another autumn

Sunday was a spectacular day.  One could feel that another Autumn was on the way.  There was a certain change to the air, the sky, the clouds, all of which will soon in turn begin to change the color of the leaves to brilliant hues of gold, orange and red.

I love that there is change ahead as it always seems to invigorate me.  I want to clean out my closet and to organize my pantry and add spices to dishes.  Last night I prepared a roast chicken with squash and my dear husband commented that he was so happy to have a dish that seems to embrace a new season.
He said, "Another Autumn" to which I replied, I know isn't it wonderful.  I can  hardly wait for all that goes with.

Are you feeling inspired by another Autumn?

painting by Fairfield Porter - Amherst

call of the sea

 After having spent time at sea, I simply must get back to the sea.

 Nothing like the lull of the sea, the sounds of the birds, the waves, the stars, the intense sunsets.

 Heading out to Montauk for a few days before my back-to-schoolers are gone to begin a new year.

Then it will be back to work full time for me.

I have some lofty goals and projects to be completed.

To those of you that are waiting patiently for artwork, thanks for giving me time this summer to take a break.  I find it is so important to take time for my children and give my art a rest too.

I have needed it but now I am ready to begin anew.

change in the air

There is a definite change in the air.  

Autumn hints hello. 

It is my most favorite time of year.

Although our leaves are still very green, the cool air beckons us to seek warmth.

  Indeed, this third season from September to November is one of my favorite seasons.

 The turning of the leaves, the spirit of thanks seems to remind us to connect with nature and reflect on the goodness in turn that it deserves.

Think of all the fullness and joy that awaits each of us.  

Perhaps sharing a crackly fire, a warm cup of soup or just a moment sitting under a canopy of nature and reflecting on one's thoughts to feel the abundance around each of us.  

“Setting aside time each day to become absorbed in just being- in the present moment, alone in nature, - will leave you refreshed and refocused. Like a pilgrim going to church, I go outdoors for the prayer that drawing and observing nature offer me. The primordial urge is to Become One, to flee to the arms of Nature, to draw dabbling ducks, preening geese, azalea blossoms, and silhouettes of great blue herons. Nothing spectacular, everything spectacular. The essential magic occurs when pencil meets paper and the eye really sees a tree. The Process of Seeing is what counts, not how good a drawing Is. Being A Witness brings a sense of belonging, of compassion, of responsibility.” -Clare Walker Leslie

I encourage each of you to find time to set aside time gathering your thoughts in nature.

Start an Autumn journal.  Draw. Paint. Photograph. Collect snippets of nature.

Even if you do not have time to be alone, take a friend outside to see the magic of change upon us.

How will you witness the change in the air and your sense of belonging to nature?
Does the change in the air motivate you?
Patricia
pve design

top and middle image from pinterest and bottom from Clare Walker Leslie

within me

Each of us find that within us lies a superhero...or a season,

crucial to inspire or lead us ahead.

The cape of Winter still shrouds us here, not even a glimmer of Spring and all I want is to cloak myself in Summer.

In spite of the cold day, all I can think of is Summer.

Summer blue skies, flags flapping, bright beautiful boats, open-toe sandals, swimming, sunscreen smells and music filling the open air and shrills of delight as the twinkling of the Ice Cream truck drives nearby.

I want to be that elegant lady in the sunny yellow dress having a passion sorbet cruising or holding a sparkler!

What lies within your invincible midst?