In The Studio

It was raining cats and dogs yesterday, the perfect day for chilling out in the studio and painting.

Of course no piece is complete without some finger painting too.

Painting was followed by a lazy afternoon where I slept and read while snuggled up under my favorite blanket.  Just what I needed.

What have you been working on lately?

Texture Tuesday - Gratitude

Linking up with Kim for this weeks' Texture Tuesday.

textured with pumpkin grunge

my rock, my strength, my friend, my lover . . . . .

my soulmate

Cyber Monday Sale

Still looking for gift ideas?  Stop by my Cyber Monday Sale where you'll find 30% OFF EVERYTHING.  Offer ends at midnight tonight.

In The Studio This Week

I've been busy working on some Christmas presents this week.  My husband and I will be spending Christmas in Kasas this year and this painting will be a gift for his family.

I've also been busy knitting a couple of childrens scarves.  It's been a while since I picked up the knitting needles and I forgot how fun this yarn is to work with.

While I've been busy creating the cats have been fixated on the birds and squirrels that visit the feeders on our deck.  They are a great source of entertainment (both the cats and the critters).

If you're searching for unique handmade gifts be sure to check out my Thanksgiving Sale this weekend.  You'll find 30% off everything in my store including textured art paintings, digital art prints and journals.  Sale runs from Friday through Monday.

Wishing you all a truly special Thanksgiving.

Texture Tuesday

Linking up with Kim for this weeks' Texture Tuesday.

textured with pumpkin grunge

Oh! what a tangled web we weave

When first we practice to deceive!

Sir Walter Scott

Winter Walk

I went for a beautiful walk along the C&O Canal last Friday.

It was freezing cold even though the sun was shining.

Other than a couple of runners and a cyclist I had the place all to myself.

With each step I found myself getting lost futher and further into my own thoughts.



Next thing I knew I was back at the car feeling tired but refreshed.

I don't think I resolved any of the things spinning around in my head but it felt good to let them free fall for a while.

New This Week At Dyche Designs

I seem to have a bit of a tree theme going on this week . . . . . .

Can't See The Woods For The Trees Textured Art Painting

16"x20"

Silver Tree Journal

6"x4"

Bronze Tree Textured Art Painting

7"x5"

Silver Tree Textured Art Painting

5"x7"

Linking up with Artists In Blogland for this weeks' Show & Tell.

Just Be

On a cold grey November day there are no words, just a need to curl in on myself and be.

Imagine The Possibilites

explore

live your dream

create

seize the day

inspire

take a chance

laugh

live life

play

imagine the possibilities

Texture Tuesday

 

images textured with phoebe

“The Bat that flits at close of Eve

Has left the Brain that won't believe.

The Owl that calls upon the Night

Speaks the Unbeliever's fright.”

 

William Blake

Linking up with Kim for this weeks' Texture Tuesday.

A Day At The Zoo

My husband and I had a great day out at the National Zoo in DC yesterday.  Below are some photos from our favorite exhibits.