Turtle Doves

October - Robert Frost - O hushed October Morning Mild (5x7 note card)
"The first interest I felt in art was when I saw my mom turn a series of circles and shapes into a drawing of a rabbit. I was amazed. I thought my mom was a great artist, and I wanted to be one too. Sort of like Mom--with her circle-and-shapes bunny--mixing, matching, and putting things together is the way I like to work. Collage and assemblage are the perfect mediums for me. I enjoy painting, too, and incorporating that into mixed media work. I have a wonderful husband who encourages me in all that I do or try. When I think something is awful, he manages to find something good in it. He's the solid earth of my life. I have etsy shops with different styles, for when my dopplegänger and I switch places. You can find those shops by searching for WhatInSamHill (folk art) or SamFlorance. (contemporary)."
bio written by Sam via the etsy profile ETSY * BLOG

Yesturday...

Yesturday was a gorgeous day! It was sunny and warm, but with just a little bit of a chilly wind. We took a drive out through Old Barns. I tell ya, the road is terrible out that way this year! whew! Especially on the bike! The countryside is beautiful and always reminds me how glad I am to live in town. The smell of manure was rampet as farmers spread it over their fields for another year of growing crops. We found this little stream that was so pretty (pictured above). Wayne tried to do some fishing, but it was either already fished or the wrong time of day. I also took the opportunity to take some cute photos of my Cinnamoroll Dal, Stevie, in nature & the sunlight. She photographs beautifully. I am teaching myself how to take better pictures of my dolls. Photos that make them extra adorable and full of personality. The sun was gorgeous, I took off my shirt and wrote some notes in my journal, for my next zine. It was a fantastic time & we need more days like this!