Moonlight and trees

"Moonlight and trees"
This is my latest painting and I did it completely using palette knives instead of brushes. I used acrylic paints.
 This is a technique I had used many years ago and if you can do it well it makes for outstanding paintings. 
It is difficult to master and I still think I prefer to use brushes!

Meet Lionel the rock lizard

Sitting on a rock in the geranium plant in my summer room, there he was, my new little friend, Lionel, a green Texas lizard to be sure. He doesn't move much; he never changes color like a chameleon and for sure he doesn't kill and eat flying or crawling insects. I wish he did!

I saw him first in the moonlight. What a neat little fellow!
Here he is in close up. 

I'll put him out in my garden as soon as Spring comes!

A wind Spinner for my Birthday

I love wind toys and decoration; spinners, kites, flags. All are great.

So when Granddaughter Chrissy and her son Nate gave me one for my birthday I thought it was a lovely present.
 I just know they had great fun painting it; 2-year-olds just love messing with paints! 
It took very little time to put it out in my front garden where it can twist and twirl in the wind!
Thank you Chrissy and Nate.

Birthday Gifts!

I let it be known to my friends that I would love to have anything for the garden for my birthday.

Seeds and more seeds.
Can you spot the Loofa full of seeds!

I enjoy pottering in the yard and I thought this way, my birthday will last all year long and maybe, with help from God and the weather, even a little longer. 

My friends brought me seeds;  lots and lots of them. My relatives and other friends bought me garden decorations, planters and garden gift cards. One special friend gave me a lovely card with a lovely special message; a beautiful gift to keep.My sister sent me books and a painting.
I had a lovely birthday because with wishes all around from friends near and far I shall remember my 80th birthday for years to come!