Donna Shiver Apple A Day Works

Monday, August 8, 2016

Summer Sketches...

The summer months are almost gone now...school is back in session and I'm looking forward to Fall. Already I'm seeing evidence of leaves on the ground due to a less rainy season these past few months. I walk our dogs before seven each morning and fallen leaves are all over areas of the park grounds. Yesterday evening I cut grass and mulched a bunch of dried leaves. We do seem to be catching up here in Woodstock, Georgia as thunderstorms return to the area in greater frequency these days. Although I would not trade my sketch times out for anything, I'm glad to see the rain - we need it and watercolor has always worked for me. :)

Beach Accessories Study 8 x 8, Make A Splash Series

I worked on these from the beaches around our area. They are great fun and a real learning experience. In the coming weeks I plan to translate these small works, 8 x 8 and
6 x 6 studies, onto 24 x 24 size canvas. I'll include more sand and water, but am looking forward to playing with abstractions and exploring these color palettes on a larger scale.

The small painting of work men was done on a random outing one day. There was a traffic jam so I pulled off the road and painted from my car under the shade of a tree for a half hour or so. The flow of traffic was better afterward and I had a new small work to show for the time....better than the frustration of stand still traffic any day. :)

Lastly I am posting two still life works with fresh produce. We get weekly veg and such from local farmers - always grateful for this - I also enjoy our own garden and the harvest from family now and then. Yes...I am thankful.

Thanks for looking and enjoy the remainder of the summer. I welcome you to visit me at donnashiver.com

Happy Fall everyone...

Peace and Health...