Geraniums and Colored Strips

I'm so enjoying the return to cooler weather, but the cloudy day
still feels happier with a splash of color.

These strips of Marimekko cloth are going to be woven into a  Rag Rug. 

Birds in May

A Green Heron hidden in the new green cat tails looked very lilac-colored.

Very Windy Day near Lake Nokomis

(Near the lake but looking in other direction)

This shows the very beginning of the process.

Sun, Shade and a tiny Companion

This little butterfly stayed with me most of the time I was painting.

Mississippi River north of Lake Pepin
(between Maiden Rock and Bay City, Wisconsin)

Warbler Weeks

Living on the Mississippi flyway, I have a great chance to see warblers as they migrate through.  And besides hiking at the Wildlife Refuge, I have been working on "Mystery of the Missing Migrants" by Charley Harper, an interesting mid-century illustrator who knew his birds!  I have really enjoyed working on the thousand pieces and getting more familiar with warblers in the process.  So far out in the "wild", I've enjoyed very good views of Redstarts, Yellow Warblers and Common Yellowthroats, but the other small yellow green flickering in the foliage is challenging to identify since I'm not quite capable with the songs and calls. Always lots to learn.

 Charley Harper, Mystery of the Missing Migrants

Near the Ford Ave. Bridge

Yet again, near the banks of the Mississippi
(Saint Paul side)

Update on Weaving Project

The enjoyment of my weaving project has actually extended the time it has taken.  I didn't want the warp to end!  Now that I am getting close to the finish, here are some photos.  I will make this yardage into six towels and I am now winding the next warp.  So far I do like my Glimakra, Julia loom.

Walks with Water Views

Michigan Blvd. and Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin

Mississippi River Blvd, looking North   Saint Paul, Minnesota