May 25, 2024
Accidentally Seeking Landscaping Curiosities
Oops! I was caught without my sketchbook ….. but that didn’t prevent me from making a few interesting collections while waiting for a ride.
My curiosity unleashed, I began by wondering what voracious insect(s) tried to eat 1000x their weight in fresh cottonwood leaves. Then I noticed a very lovely leafy tree growing next to a stately pine, both of which were mysteries to me.
So I spent this afternoon sketching, painting, and looking over ID and reference materials, as much fun as collecting my three parking lot treasures!
If you find yourself “waiting,” how do you pass the time?
Thanks for stopping by!
a curious nature 
That cone is especially good– any not easy to do!
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Wow! Thanks so much Jean!
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Such a great idea to collect a few fallen nature elements to sketch later and observe as much as you can about the surroundings while you’re there in person. I do a lot of observing if I have waiting time, probably would take some photos to zoom in on later and make a sketch if the moment catches me! Somebody had a good munch on that leaf! Thanks for sharing, Barb!
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You are the master of observation, Karen. And you capture so much in your little sketchbook you carry everywhere. Every time I step outside I’m instantly in “wonder mode!” It’s about the only thing that slows me down; causes me to catch my breath and look well. Getting into too much of a hurry tho, results in lost opportunities to venture down my beloved rabbit trail. So after even a wink of curiosity about even the smallest of phenomena, I’ll make a small collection or take a photo just to see where those treasures take me! I’m still curious about the leaf muncher!
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Hi Barb! While reading today’s post from Jean Mackey, I also read your comment to her-which lead me to discover your fabulous site! I signed up immediately to be a folllower of yours. As a watercolor sketcher myself, I look forward to each new posting. Thanks for sharing.
Denise
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Denise! Thanks so so much for subscribing to my blog. Do you have a blog as well? Is there somewhere I can follow your work as well (other than social media)?
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Hello Barb, thanks for your reply. I do not have a blog, but I do occasionally post some things on Instagram at #dlancasterwatercolor
Hope you are enjoying a summer filled with sketching!
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Hi Denise! And thanks for your reply!
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