More from "When It Snows Before The Leaves Fall"

"Synchronized Snow Dance"

~ This is another image in my new Series called "When It Snows Before The Leaves Fall" ~ 

It was November 12, 2013. I went outside to check my mail and take my dog out. I was amazed at all the leaves laying and dancing all over the first 'earlier than normal' snowfall of the season. I ran back in the house and grabbed my camera and shot a whole bunch of pictures, 62 to be exact. Probably not too many people would take that many pictures of leaves on snow, but again, for some unknown reason, I am fascinated with leaves on snow. Part of being an artist is our own special vision that we are gifted with that makes us unique! 

Memories of Summer in the Middle of Winter...

Sick of winter, here's a remembrance of last year's summer, gone forever but captured in my camera and my memory. Some Purple Cone Flowers (Echinacea) freshly picked and arranged in a vase to enjoy while sitting on the porch and sipping on an ice cold Brew!

"Center of Attention"

The Lady Has Class

"The Lady Has Class"

A few days ago I was walking down my driveway and a Rose of Sharon was  

growing right next to the house by the downspout. I probably should pull it out

so it doesn't get too much bigger and ruin the foundation. But in the meantime I took

a few pictures with my camera phone because I was in a hurry to go someplace and

I didn't have time to get my camera. That's the story of my life, always in a hurry. 

So today I downloaded the files to my computer and they were surprisingly

quite good. I have tons of captures of these Rose of Sharons which are in the

Hibiscus family by the way, because they are growing all over my yard. I was in

a very creative zone so I started playing and stylizing and somehow this emerged. 

I really like it and I think would make a great photo transfer for a totebag or tapestry.

Or perhaps on just the right black material it would make an awesome cocktail dress.

Only my imagination knows for sure where she will end up...