Oak Tree

he leaned his forehead against the tree

quieted his thoughts

and 

waited

his heart melded with the trees heart

the tree let flow

hundreds of years of stories

stories  about the birds that came to nest and sing

the fungi and lichen it gave home to

the fairies that lived beneath its roots

the insects that live in its bark

the lad came to know 

those who rested in the shade of this tree

or found shelter from storm

 he saw the lion that napped in its branches

and so much more

he learned that a tree lives a big life

a deep life

a generous life

roots embedded in the earth

limbs dancing with the grace of the heavens

this lad returned as often as he could

to rest his forehead and heart

against the tree

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sharing with 

PPF

visit to enjoy other art!

 

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Scribble Picnic: Tree

he leaned his forehead against the tree

quieted his thoughts

and 

waited

his heart melded with the trees heart

the tree let flow

hundreds of years of stories

stories  about the birds that came to nest and sing

the fungi and lichen it gave home to

the fairies that lived beneath its roots

the insects that live in its bark

the lad came to know 

those who rested in the shade of this tree

or found shelter from storm

 he saw the lion that napped in its branches

and so much more

he learned that a tree lives a big life

a deep life

a generous life

roots embedded in the earth

limbs dancing with the grace of the heavens

this lad returned as often as he could

to rest his forehead and heart

against the tree

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Sharing with Scribble Picnic

this weeks theme: TREE

visit Michael's to see what art others have brought to life 

for this weeks theme.

Thank you Michael!

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AC: Earth Day

Love love love

for 

our Planet

Earth

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We really do have pretty rocks here in Montana

I found a surprise turquoise colored rock in the forest last weekend

I am told it is copper that makes the pretty color:

This past winter saw the end of my bridge, it broke. 

Today I built a new one.

Such a wonderful feeling of accomplishment!

Now I can walk from the earth on one side of the creek 

to the earth other side, yay! 

Last week I drove an hour north

seeking wildflowers. 

I was delighted to find the lovely Pasque flower and our native bumble bee!

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So much love for our planet and all it's wonderful treasures!

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This weekend our: ART Challenge 

is being hosted by Lovely Melodye

her theme: Earth Day

Visit her blog to see what others are sharing to celebrate Earth Day.

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if you would like to enjoy more glimpses of Montana this time of year
visit my photography blog: Spirithelpers 

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Scribble Picnic: ladder

her favorite place to meditate

is

floating above

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this weeks theme for 

Scribble Picnic: ladder

treat yourself to a visit to see what others are creating.

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I ordered a watercolor sampler

22 different papers

from Legion 

8.8 x 11"

gorgeous papers!

It came in a beautiful folder that feels as though it is made of watercolor paper:

This painting is on Lanaquarelle CP 140#,

it feels rough to the touch, I enjoyed the texture.

I could scrub/lift some paint off better than 

other papers. I would love to work with it again.

Wonderful to try something new

and

I look forward to trying the other papers. 

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Paint Pary Friday: Spring Eggs

spring begins slowly here

here in the NW corner of Montana

yet

I can tell birds

are building nests

they have me thinking of eggs

which inspired this painting

Wishing you all a lovely Easter weekend

and

spring

visit PPF

to enjoy other peoples art

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Scribble Picnic: Rabbit

his heart told him

to wait

and 

trust 

that soon the rabbit 

would nibble the carrot

and

they would be fast friends

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Sharing with my art friends at Scribble Picnic

 

Michael's theme: Rabbit

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Scribble Picnic & PPF: Grandfather Clock

every night after the sun sank

far below the horizon

she would dance

dance with the clocks music

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Joining Scribble Picnic

theme: grandfather clock

though with all these pinks and purples

perhaps it is a grandmother's clock

go here to visit everyone's art for:

Grandfather Clock

also sharing with Paint Party Friday: 
visit here to see other blog friends art

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Blue Haired Elf

a little 

blue haired elf

with magical orbs

 

showed up in my tiny sketchbook

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