To me, it's sad to see the lights and decorations disappear so quickly after all the effort in preparing for this celebration. It should go on until the Feast of the Magi who arrived to pay Him homage, and my lights will remain bright until then. It's so depressing when taking down the tinsel and lights that warm the cold winter days, and being left with the bleak darkness of the coming winter weeks of hibernation. I will have to keep myself occupied with my painting and cardmaking until the robins appear once more.
I know it's been a while since I've added to this blog as it's been such a busy time with all the holidays arriving at the end of the year. And, for me, it's such a chore to take photos or have something of interest to show on this blog. But, perhaps now as I hibernate at home during these cold winter weeks, I'll find some time to visit with you. So today I'll once again share with you some of my paintings of sunny landscapes to warm our winter hearts.
"Nature's Paintbox" is another pastel painting done from a photo of this beautiful desert sight in Bakersfield, CA and done as a gift to my sister, Lorraine, who lives in Pittsburgh, PA...my hometown.
"Cannes Sunset" was a pastel painting from a photo taken of this beautiful sight while on a Mediteranian cruise along the coast of Italy, Sicily, Spain and France, a most unforgettable trip.
Just seeing these paintings again makes me feel a bit warmer on this cold winter night with snowshowers outside.
I'll leave you now with these warm sights, until next time...and soon....so do come back!
Best wishes for the approaching new year.
~~Dolores~~
