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.

Goodbye to Summer

Remembering June, Paintbox landscapes at Etsy

(all paintings by Harry Stooshinoff)

Not to worry, I will never forget you Summer.

Goodbye to the green fields of June, the longer days of July, the light to see by and warmer summer climes.

The beach towels are washed and folded.  The summer wardrobe is weary and ready for a rest after having had lots of fun.  August has come and gone.  Grains of sand remain as reminders of trips to the beach.  Shells, drift wood and signs of summer scattered about the house to let us know it was here.  Like a lover leaves an old toothbrush or a child leaves a dirty sock behind, we feel one part relief and one part sentimental, wanting to hang on to something we just know we cannot.

Harvest Ready, Paintbox at Etsy

Goodbye Summer.  Hello September.  As the skies begin to fill with more lofty and billowy clouds, I realize that the Fall is near.  Days of solid blue skies belong to Summer.  Gold appears in the fields.   The leaves and the goodness that an Autumn Harvest brings, begin to make a rich palette.

October Morning, Paintbox at Etsy

The pops of gold and orange begin to greet us, a sure sign that Summer is gone, but a bounty of pumpkin, butternut squash and roasted root veggies are waiting for us.  We return to stews, soups and heartier foods.  The sweaters and jackets appear like old friends coming for a visit ready to give us a warm embrace.

Timber Stack

In anticipation of colder temperatures, we prepare stacks of wood for many fires.

A time to get ready for the next season.

Are you ready to say Goodbye to Summer, and Hello to Autumn?

How do you prepare to say Goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall?