Thursday Art Date With Rain ... A Fond Moment

 "A" Fond Moment

"A"Fond Moment?  Who has only one fond moment.  I could fill pages with fond moments so coming up with "A" Fond Moment is next to impossible ... So I will spare you a lifetime review and just post a few fond moments for lack of time and space to post all of them.

Getting married has to be high on the list of Fond Moments ...

Having kids is another endless source of fond moments ... so where to begin or end?

And from kids I naturally go to my two wonderful Granddaughters ...

I could write a book about all of the fond moments I shared with Izzi ... She was so much a part of our lives .  I have had many dogs in my lifetime and I loved them all dearly, but Izzi was more than a dog ... she was a friend and constant companion.  She was family and we still miss her ...

Our Boyz, Chachi and Fonzi , who were born in the guest room closet (a long story) added too many fond moments to count.

Being a Nurse ... oh, I could tell stories upon stories ... most of them Fond Moments, some, not so much ...

Volunteering at the Raptor Rehab Facility was another glorious experience loaded with fond  moments and once again, I can only share a few highlights. 

My trips to Thailand were loaded with fond moments ...

And Switzerland ...

and on and on and on ... In reality, I have been blessed with a lifetime of Fond Moments and I am ever so grateful for each and every one.  As time has run out, I wish you all a Happy Easter and remember ... it's not over until it is over, so stay safe!

Andrea @ From the Sol

Thursday Art Date With Rain ... Farm Life

 Farm Life

So, I am assuming we did this prompt before because when I went looking through my pictures for farms, I  found these already prepared collages from my past.  But no worries ... I did a new picture and have added a few that didn't make it the last time :)

I grew up and still live in the Midwest ...ie farm country.  My father was a professor of Horticulture at the University of Illinois.  I spent a lot of time at the University Agriculture Barns where they had every kind of farm animal you could imagine.  They had a Percheron Stallion that was, at the time, the largest horse in the country.  He was awesome.  Sadly, I didn't carry my camera around at that point in my life, so I don't have pictures to share.

Barns

Fields +

This is going waaaaaaay back ... when I was 13, I spent 2 weeks with my friend on her Grandmother's farm.  While we were there we took care of the Milk cow's calf.  It was an awesome experience.  We went back years later to see her Grandmother and our little calf, by then a full grown cow, remembered us and came out of the herd to the fence to see us.  Animals are smarter than we give them credit for.

And finally, sketches, a little digital dirt and painted in Photoshop.  

Andrea @ From the Sol

Thursday Art Date With Rain ... Mermaids and water creatures

 Mermaids and Water Creatures

A quick sketch and then painted with water color ... of course the water colors didn't show up in the scan so I had to repaint it in Photoshop :(

Every year I do a comedic photo for my son at Christmas ... this one was done when he was still Scuba Diving.

Andrea @ From the Sol

Thursday Art Date With Rain ... Unicorns

UNICORNS

This is a Unicorn painting done by my sister for my daughter's room when she was born.  It has stayed in the family and hung in grandchildren's rooms  but now, sadly, it is in a box.  I will find a good place for it ... perhaps a great grandchild will appear and it will once again grace a happy room. 😊

Another little wood carved household piece ... guess we have always been into Unicorns :)

Oh yes, and a picture holder with my DIL and my Granddaughter :)

My Izzi would have loved playing with a Unicorn.  Perhaps she will have the opportunity on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.  Hope you are all well and finding ways to support the Ukrainian people ... There are safe places to donate :)

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/09/heres-a-list-of-top-rated-charities-to-help-the-ukraine-relief-effort.html

Andrea @ From the Sol
 

Thursday Art Date With Rain ... Angels

 Angels 

My zentangle crane who flies with angels ...

This is Mopsy's Angel (my Mother's nick name) who appeared in many of her Christmas cards.

I am so torn over what is happening in Ukraine ... it is so hard not to just go in and save them and yet I understand the need to only help by providing arms, food, water and clothing.  Is there no one in Russia who can do something about their insane leader?

Today is St. Patricks day, so think green :)

Andrea @ From the Sol

Thursday Art Date With Rain ... Fairies

 Fairies

I have more fairies in my past art but was unable to find them.  My files are a bit out of control :)  So may you all have a fairytale life with only the good realities.  And, as I say that, I assume the fairies in the Ukraine are in tears as are we all as their beautiful country gets scorched by a villain.  My prayers go out to them ...

Andrea @ From the Sol

Thursday Art Date With Rain ... Dragons

 Dragons ...

These are all dragons from my past ... Nothing new this week.  My time has been spent doing catch up with things that I let go while doing my Izzi photo book.  So hope you are all doing well.  I do wish one of these dragons would swoop down and burn the  *%#!* out of the Russian troops that are invading Ukraine.  My heart breaks for the Ukrainians and I admire their bravery and commitment.  Till next week ...

Andrea @ From the Sol