Here we are in November already ~ time really does seem to fly, especially as one gets along in years. My thoughts have turned to family gatherings and cold nights next to warm fires.
The gray squirrels, which we rarely see here in the warmer months, are now a common sight. They are out and about scurrying to collect and store their cache for the winter. Squirrels are such cute little animals! When one stops for a snack break to refuel on a seed or nut, it's a delight to see the bright eyes and bushy tail. I like to portray these moments in my artwork. As with my blog, my painting was on hiatus during the time my focus was so fully entrenched with getting through cancer. It's been a joy to get back to painting watercolor miniatures. It brings me so much pleasure to create and share these tiny artworks.
My heart is filled with gratitude for life and for all the riches it holds ~ loving relationships, the beauty and peace of the natural world, and the opportunities to share the moments which mean so much. Like the squirrels who take time to savor before heading back into the hustle and bustle, I like to sit back and reflect on the gift of life ~ so fleeting and precious, so full of wonder.
