In All Its Glory

 

"In All Its Glory"
Pastel and ink on Uart sanded paper - 6x6 in
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/dorothy-jenson/in-all-its-glory/190648

While driving along unpaved roads in the Mt Hood wilderness looking for a specific trailhead, we turned a corner and came upon this majestic viewpoint with wildflowers blooming profusely. I was glad to have a camera with me! Funny thing, this is not the road we should have been on (my husband said the "map was wrong"), but how lovely to get "lost" and find such beauty! And yes, we did find the correct trail and had a nice hike that day.

The Imposter

This week the DPW Challenge is to paint "roots and bulbs". My first thought was an onion with a patterned background. Then I thought of stacking a couple of them. As I discussed the idea with my walking buddy, she said maybe I could make a "snowman". That intrigued me so I found a piece of material with a snowman theme to use as a backdrop. While setting up my still life, it became apparent that onions don't stack well. However, I had some cute red potatoes that did. And it just so happened that their imperfections worked perfectly with the snowman theme. Here's my imposter!

The Imposter, 6 x 6 pastel and ink on sanded paper

Roadside Cosmos

"Roadside Cosmos"
Pastel and ink on sanded paper - 6x6 in
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/dorothy-jenson/roadside-cosmos/189195

One of the things that charmed me about visiting South Korea in the month of October was the profusion o...f wild cosmos that bloomed along the roadsides. We experienced sunshine, warm temperatures, and these cheerful flowers on every exploring adventure through the country. My memories of that trip are happy, pleasant ones!

 

 

Fresh from the Garden

"Fresh From the Garden"
Pastel and ink on sanded paper - 6x6 in
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/dorothy-jenson/fresh-from-the-garden/189016

While visiting our son and his family in South Korea last year, we were surprised to see so many people gardening in every tiny space available around town. At the outdoor markets, many of those gardeners were selling their produce in very humble ways. I've been wanting to do this image for a long time and the weekly DPW challenge ("Away from Home") was just the push I needed.

Double Trouble

"Double Trouble"
Pastel and ink on Sanded paper - 6x6 in
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/dorothy-jenson/double-trouble/188914

I must admit to mixed feelings when I see deer coming up out of the forest into my back yard. They are lovely to see, but the garden holds it's breath and trembles. Most of my plantings are "deer resistant", but you never know how hungry the woodland creatures may be...