Saturday, October 11, 2008

flora & fauna

While on a morning walk, the sweetest deer came so close to me.  Birds were singing brilliantly and leaves fell gently.  Along the way, I gathered some lovely things to bring home for my table.
A basket full of fall goodness or a simple branch with berries to remind us of the bounty of autumn.  Enjoy the weekend and take time to honor the flora & fauna around you, where ever you are.  Love to know what is on your table?

20 comments:

Kwana said...

Beautiful thoughts and a lovely sketch Patricia.

pve design said...

kwana,
thanks dear, truly, that deer was that close and what a gorgeous morning walk - I met an "83" year old woman who had completed her daily 8 mile walk, she was absolutely remarkable.
pve

heidi said...

Great job catching the magic of that walk... the leaves are calling me too!

pve design said...

heidi-
if only you and your camera were on that walk with me. I can only imagine your take.
pve

Susan said...

Thanks for this latest comment and your wonderful deer illustration. I'm out at our farm---and just yesterday, upon my arrival, I had three sightings of a very large doe. They are such beautiful animals.

I think deer hunting season starts here in just a few weeks. That worries me. It's considered impolite around her to hand "Posted, No Hunting" signs. We're going to have to talk to farm neighbors.

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

So, So beautiful, Patricia. One of my favorites. And, I want her sweater!

On my table.... hydrangeas in a old Weller Woodland vase...and white baby pumpkins.

ThursdayNext said...

This sketch is lovely. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts as well. I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend.

CC said...

What a beautiful sketch!!!

Pinecones, acorns, moss.....aaahhh, the bounty of fall in Texas! :)

Ina in Alaska said...

Lovely sketch and sweet thoughts. Currently our walks include keeping a sharp eye for moose which are not as sweet as deer. On our walks I am inspired by a lovely ageless woman who takes her daily 6 mile walk with her special walker. Always with a gorgeous smile. On my table is a dahlia from summer I need to cut back and winter over....

Kasey said...

just a bunch of kids homework on my table at the moment:)
oh well.
it was nice checking in on you!
k-

Leciawp said...

What a beautiful story. Right now my table only has pewter candle holders and beeswax candles. Tomorrow we're going to the pumpkin patch - hoping to pick more things to decorate.

BTW thanks for your sweet comment about Abbott's artwork - he was really thrilled. He wrote his own response to the compliments in the comments section.

Happy weekend!

Karena said...

Beautiful Post Paricia. There are deer in this area too... sometimes I will see several together. It is really awesome.

Visual Vamp said...

It is so very enchanting when one of these little critters come close to you! And you captured that enchantment perfectly!
xo xo

Joyce said...

Patricia,

I love your illustrations! I cannot tell you enough. I'm curious what do you do with them all?

I would have love to join you on this golden walk! It sounded perfect!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and may more treasures come your way!!

Hugs...

pve design said...

Joyce,
I sell my illustrations - and many I compile in portfolios, or have cards printed and sell those.
I "see" in drawings.... and often can not get it down fast enough. I try to honor my craft daily.
PvE

Vana said...

you are an inspiration Patricia. I love how you sketch your thoughts so quickly. Beautiful work as always.

My Notting Hill said...

Lovely illustrations. There are dried blue hydrangeas from the backyard on my table.

Rachel said...

I love how light and airy this illustration is! You do such a good job capturing fall. I made baked barley (very fall-ish) this weekend, and the recipe will be up on my blog this week.

72 and sunny said...

i love this drawing.

Lucky said...

i am * SOOOOOOOOO * loving your fall illustrations!!!!

you really capture the feel of the season!