Tuesday, July 27, 2010

High Summer

Been spending most of my days outdoors, tending the yard and the gardens. I've been teaching, but I'm taking a break from drawing right now. Pulling weeds, trimming grass, deadheading, raking, mowing, picking berries and flowers, digging vegetables, hanging wash on the line - all this feels like I'm working on one great painting or installation, or piece of enormous sculpture. It's the same process and it yields a similar satisfaction. This time of year makes me especially aware that I am a living, breathing element in a grand piece of art...

4 comments:

Travis Erwin said...

Beautiful flowers.

Phyllis said...

Oh, those are so beautiful...and the colors go so well with the beautiful bowl. Love the cat. Wonderful series.
Pop on over and see my moment, too.

Bending Birches said...

I <3 wildflowers more than any other!
very pretty:)
http://bendingbirches2010.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-am-thankful-for_30.html

Dean Grey said...

What gorgeous flowers, Martha! Look at all those colors and shapes!

-Dean