Finding my way back ...

So, what does one do when their favorite Art Blog goes on hiatus ... well, I have to admit, it has been a struggle.  I had grown dependent on Rain's prompts to inspire my art so I had to find a different source. 

My Granddaughter (the older one) turned out to be my source.  She just turned 29 and she was married on Dec.21st of last year ... Sooooo, why not a book of Granddaughter memories :)

Front and Back Cover

                  

Inside front and back Cover

If you have ever laid out a book you know that you go front to back until you reach the middle, therefore the few samples I post here will each show early life and recent life ... let me tell you, at my age, this was not easy 😅

                                            Izzi                                         Maisie (Hayley's current Aussie)

So, just a few sample pages ....

 on  to the next :)

Charicatures of Hayley and Justin (to be honest, I drew the faces and borrowed the bodies from public domain :)

 On to my other source of inspirations ...

The bane of America's exsistance !

I avoid listening to the news most of the time because his rediculousness is constantly on it ... so instead I draw pictures to relieve myself of the anger and disgust I feel everytime I think of him. 

So, what's new with you?  I miss my friends on line and hope I will figure out a way to become active again.  Meanwhile, enjoy what is left of summer ... and honestly, I am looking forward to fall :)

Andrea @ From the Sol 

 

Rain Frances Creations ... Blink

 Blink

As "blink" was an almost impossible prompt, I thought I would add some more pictures from Spring in the Arboretum :)

Things seem to go from bad to worse here in the USA ... I don't know if our country will even be recognizable at the end of it's 4 year term.  All I ask is that you all be patient with us.  He does not represent the ideas or feelings of the American people.  We have anti-Trump demonstrations all across the country every day. and we are all hoping that if we can regain control of congress in 2026, we will be able to impeach him ... fingers crossed.  Meanwhile, I hope you are all enjoying a refreshing Spring.

Andrea @ From the Sol

Rain Frances Creations ... Bees

 Bees

Old Art

New Art 

And a final thought ...

Andrea @ From the Sol

Rain Frances Creations ... BBQ

BBQ

This is an awesome way to enjoy BBQ.  It requires a special grill, but it is worth it.

You crisp cook the greens along with mushrooms and rice noodles in the broth  around the edges and you cook the meat on the center.  Each person has a cup of their own sauce of choice to dip in(Usually hot vs mild) 😂.   It is delicious :)

Andrea @ From the Sol

Rain Frances Creations ... Favorite Birds

 Favorite Birds

It goes without saying that the Raptors are my favorite birds ... but I really love all birds and I have a hard time committing to any one bird or kind of bird as a favorite.  I have endless number of pictures of birds.  I have tried to gather a few of them, but, believe me when I say, I have only scratched the surface 😁

If I must pick a favorite, it would be the Turkey Vulture.  An often maligned character, who is an essential part of ecological balance.  The Turkey Vultures are social within their group.  When we rescued our Turkey Vulture he was unable to be returned to his natural setting, so he became social with his handlers.  He was playful and a joy to spend time with.  Everybody loved Turkey ...  

The eagles in the tree were in my front yard at our home on the lake ... I miss the joy of their visits.  The eagle in the center and on the bottom was a rescue which we happily were able to release after a short visit at the center.

Again, in a tree in my yard ... :)

If you want humming birds in your yard, plant Bee Balm .... they can't resist it :P

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

      

                                                

Digital Art 

Old Art 

I am quite certain I have forgotten someone or something, but this will have to do as time has run out .  Have a wonderful Spring week everyone ... 

Andrea @ From the Sol