While waiting for DH (at an appt) I started sketching this sprawling cactus and suddenly realized the big window behind it had some wonderful reflections which I tried to capture. I am trying to paint more of the surroundings of my cacti. I am getting out of my comfort zone and that is a good thing. Frustrating but good for me.
Happy Cactus Monday!
PS, I am still working on putting the Cactus Monday logo on here but can't get the code right for the widget. I am working on these additions slowly but surely.
I am editing this so you will notice (upper right) that we have a new Cactus Monday logo!! Many thanks to Marianne. It's the famous Sjimmie!! with cactus.
Love it Marianne!!
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I love this window effect Teri. Happy Cactus Monday.
This is a great one mom.
I also like the new blog setup. Good luck with all your new tech stuff you are working on.
Rosemary
this is excellent, and what a good way to branch out of your comfort zone..backgrounds are so important, i don't focus on them either. happy cactus monday fellow cactuteer.
I love that drawing.
Wonderful job Teri!
This cactus has a partner and seems like it's dancing... with life!
Love the reflections :)
Phew, I'm so excited about Marianne's Sjimmie starring with out logo.
Marianne, you are awesome!!!
a great sketch Teri...you captured the reflections really great...a play of light.
ronell
Hi Teri!
You are fast!
Tomorrow I will have a look how we can attach a code to this!
I have just returned home. And all groggy I am behind my pc did my CM post and now I am looking at the other CM posts.
I feel honored Teri that you use Sjimmie as your logo. I thought it was a joke...... but I thought it was a nice challenge and entry for Cactus Monday.
I´m happy that you are so enthusiastic Teri!
Love your cactus painting Teri!
Great what you did with the reflections!
Happy Cactus Monday!
This is so serene- and you did a fantastic job with those reflections!!
Happy Cactus Monday!
This is so pretty, Teri!! I love the windw! It really looks like you captured the reflections very well.
I know I keep saying this but it's one of your best!! That proves you're really growing as an artist :)
I won't be able to take part in CM or AW for a while. I'll continue with IF though and I'll be sure to check in on all of my pals on Mondays and Weds.
Happy CM!! And I LOVE the new logo :)
It's great to learn that you paint your cactus with courage while waiting.
You always treasure every minute so that we can see some lovely painting here. How encouraging!
I love the relection of the cactus sets on the window, making my happy day Teri!!!
Happy Cactus Monday!
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Oh Teri, you always come up with a snazzy new angle - Love this one. and I really like the new daisy header, very nice!
aaaw thanks cactuchair! please look at IMT again, and i am of course hoping you'll post for blooming tuesday tomorrow, pretty please?
Thanks everyone. I almost didn't post this one and now you all like it. I need an attitude adjustment.
I think I may really be out of my zone tomorrow for (ta da) 'Blooming Tuesday' tomorrow Soul.
This is really lovely. Although you always do excellent work, you should step out of comfort zone more often- stretching yourself seems to bring quite wonderful things for us to view!
This suits you well Teri...A lot of life and joy in this piece-great color too! :)
This is one of my favorites! Everything about it is appealing. You should make some cards with your cactus paintings.
Aiyana
Teri, I like this very much. Your adding contexts to your cactus sketches is a wonderful idea. With this great sketch, you're off and running!
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