In the Woods

What's black, white and red all over? Half a cat.

I told you there would be bad jokes...

But maybe I didn't tell you that I would be gone for so long...It goes like this every summer. I have the best intentions of blogging from my cabin but never find the time. This year has been my worst. But I'm still alive and well and happy in the woods in Canada.

I have finally recovered from my pneumonia, although it persisted throughout July.

I haven't been painting as much as I planned. I did these three before I left London.

I have been busy beading though. Here is my beading picnic in the woods. That's the lake in the background.

I can sit here and bead, watch the forest life and talk to our friendly chipmunk, Wunky. Next post I might show you what I've been making.

I'll be teaching beading workshops at a new London venue in the Autumn called the Make Lounge.

Today's Inspiration: There are so many great magazines on this side of the pond. I'm enjoying Craft. I just finished making (and drinking) delicious blueberry wine after reading an article in the last issue.

Likes: The call of the loon.

Comments

[Romi]

Ooooooh. Gorgeous colors!

[Judith]

Your paintings are fabulously vibrant. I love them. Enjoy you time in Canada.

[Shelley Noble]

These new paintings are wonderful! And that beading view!? Forget it! That's outrageously perfect! And you're teaching up there too?! Sigh!

Enjoy, Juju!

[mary]

welcome back! we've missed you!
love your watercolors and can't wait to see the beading you've been up to!

[Suze]

Love your colors! What kind of watercolors do you use?

[angeljoy]

*Sigh* I "pine" for the woods! How fortunate for you to spend summer in the woods by the lake! I am so glad you are feeling better! I join the ranks of those who have been missing you.

[1snowflake]

Have just found your wonderful blog after reading Artful Blogger. Your blog is vibrant and inspirational wonderful stuff.

[1snowflake]

opps meant to type Artful Blogging.

[Gina Smith]

Hello-love your watercolors and congratulations on your great position in Artful Blogging-practically p.1! I have some bracelets on my blog I'd be honored if you scrolled down and had a look. The handmade ceramic beads are from earthenwoodstudios- you might like them. Gina

[Gina]

Fabulous paintings - love the colours. And what a beautiful setting for spending the summer.