Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel by Debra Martz A small squirrel like a chipmunk, with grayish-brown fur & 2 white stripes edged with black. I first saw one of these at Bryce Canyon, I thought it was a Chipmunk. When I started trying ID the variety, I discovered it was a squirrel. 4 years later I see another one, this time in New Mexico but I knew it was not a Chipmunk this time.
Every once in a while, I get a visit from a hummingbird, it looks at me and laughs and then it leaves. 😞 I've tried all kinds of things, and nothing seems to keep them around. I think they're just migrating and passing through for a visit.
I see the blue sky behind the maple leaves, but when I showed the finished painting to my hubby, he said he sees the leaves floating on aqua blue water in a pond or pool.
What do you see?
'Portraits of Sculpted Stone' (2023) -- Several Hours into Our Exploration of Angkor Thom, We Arrive, Drenched in Sweat to the Splendors of Bayon, Siem Reap, Cambodia
So happy to announce that "Wild Beauty Painted" came in First in the 5/27/2024 #FineArtAmerica contest "Birds" held by the Digital Art And Photography Group. Most sincere thanks to the contest administrator, Anas Afash, and to everyone who voted for my image. Congratulations to the other winners!
Long before there was Silicon Valley and all its technocratic adulation, there were trees and mountains, meadows and blue sky -- places of beauty nature invited us to be in and enjoy.
And long after technocracy fails, the trees and mountains and meadows will remain. Still beautiful. Still inviting us to be in them and enjoy.
I love exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway during autumn to witness the breathtaking colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Check out my website to find stunning prints and more, allowing you to bring the beauty of autumn into your home!
How about some colorful red tulips to brighten up your Monday? (Part of my collection of artwork that hopefully looks like stained glass...not real stained glass!)
Navigil district, Milan, photography + digital art. Fun fact: Navigli is home to the last of Milan's arterial waterways designed by Leonardo DaVinci for transporting goods in and out of Milan.