Birds and things

Birds at the feeder are having a feeding frenzy...must be the colder weather. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, cardinals, and chickadees today. They are for the most part very polite and take turns. A lot of commotion from hundreds of migrating birds today while they rested in the trees outside. The cold is here.

I like Ryan Haywood's teapot drawing. I like all his drawings. Camilla's beautiful calendar is out.

Red

Red everywhere. Newest 3x3 came in the mail:) with great cover by Nick Dewar. My favorite inside is Sara Fanelli (The truth is never pure and rarely simple-). I've been a fan of Sara's for a long time...since her 1995 My Map Book. Thank you Charles Hively for a great thirteenth issue!

Hooked Rugs

A surprise gift from my big sister who excels at everything!
She has just learned how to hook rugs and made this
beautiful Fall design.

Chicken Soup

It's just starting to feel like soup weather. Made big pot of chicken stock today while I worked. Some links for you...Amy Butler's rugs and Studio Violet porcelain.

Cornell Plantations: Drawing and Painting

Drawing and painting at Cornell Plantations on the campus of Cornell University tomorrow.
The door to the Ed Ctr where we draw has a nice patina.

Reds

Chilly weather coming...
Softwear by Helle Jorgensen on Bientot Demain. Scarves at Sally Jones in Oneonta, NY. might make a nice gift for someone on your list. Smartwool socks that aren't itchy!
Have a nice weekend!

Artists' Open House Weekend

It is hard to stay indoors this weekend! Beautiful weather and fall colors enticed me to visit some artist friends at this weekend's annual Artists' Open House Weekend in Susquehanna Pa. Kirk and Lesli VanZandbergen (professional photographers) opened the doors to their Brackney, PA studio. In addition to the great photos they have 2 llamas, a great dog "Zeke"and the best home made maple syrup which I stocked up on. Last year, I designed the label with Kirk and Zeke on it. They also have a studio in downtown Binghamton. Then went to visit Colleen at Sea Hag Soaps and Art Mercantile where she sells Evelyn Lawrence's rugs.
Great virtual tour on Hag website. Look at some of her hooked rugs under "artists" on the Sea Hag site. Have a nice weekend...