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What's outside of your picture window today?

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Nov 25, 2020

As we get ready for the real winter to show up and COVID-19 still playing a major part in our lives I like to spend moments of my day de-stressing about what's going on in the world today. All I have to do is look out the window and observe some of natures beautiful creatures, how they interact and ponder how small it makes my troubles seem. Sometimes I may even get the opportunity to take a photo or two. How about you? Anything going on outside of your window(s) that you want to share?

For those members that have the ability to size your photos before you upload them to the discussion, may I suggest using the following sizes:
– 500 x 335 pixels (landscape)
– 210 x 210 pixels (square)

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ess77 - Elizabeth | @ess77 | Mar 14, 2022
In reply to @loribmt "Elizabeth, it takes little effort to hold the paintbrush and dip into your watercolor pan. So..." + (show)
@loribmt

Elizabeth, it takes little effort to hold the paintbrush and dip into your watercolor pan. So I heartily encourage you to give it a try again. Please. 😘 Art can be so healing. It’s gotten me through some incredibly challenging times, even if it’s just to doodle! When I struggled to reach the brush over to the water jar and back I found using a water-brush, where there is water in the brush handle, was a super cool alternative. But just having those moments of solitary expression is so peaceful and distracting. Allows for incremental healing under the surface. ☺️
Have you tried neurographic art?

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@loribmt, @artist01, and all...thank you, Lori, for this encouragement.
I have never heard of neurographic art. Done with the neurons in the brain? Sorry, they're diminishing, I'm afraid. What is that? When I was in the hospital at Mayo I bought a coloring book and art pencils thinking I'd enjoy. I do, but it's tough holding the darn pencils. I need to get fat pencils and use this as a zoning method. Good breaks from struggles, depression. And, just like the flowers at the garden center are my mental health times, so full of life and color. Color is so important in my health, maybe for everyone.
Solitary expression is indeed peaceful.
I'll go online to ck out this art and see how watercolors have changed. Thanks, my friend. be well, Elizabeth

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ess77 - Elizabeth | @ess77 | Mar 14, 2022
In reply to @ess77 "@loribmt, @artist01, and all...thank you, Lori, for this encouragement. I have never heard of neurographic art...." + (show)
@ess77

@loribmt, @artist01, and all...thank you, Lori, for this encouragement.
I have never heard of neurographic art. Done with the neurons in the brain? Sorry, they're diminishing, I'm afraid. What is that? When I was in the hospital at Mayo I bought a coloring book and art pencils thinking I'd enjoy. I do, but it's tough holding the darn pencils. I need to get fat pencils and use this as a zoning method. Good breaks from struggles, depression. And, just like the flowers at the garden center are my mental health times, so full of life and color. Color is so important in my health, maybe for everyone.
Solitary expression is indeed peaceful.
I'll go online to ck out this art and see how watercolors have changed. Thanks, my friend. be well, Elizabeth

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@loribmt, @sueinmn,@artscaping, @gingerw, @artist01, @IndianaScott, @artist01 and all...I hope you enjoy these fantastic birds. This picture taken by a dear friend from church. He's a professional photographer, travels the world. He posted this lovely picture, sent me a cc and if t were 10 years ago or I had an empty wall, this pair would occupy a place of honor...enjoy..elizabeth

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ess77 - Elizabeth | @ess77 | Mar 14, 2022
In reply to @ess77 "@loribmt, @sueinmn,@artscaping, @gingerw, @artist01, @indianascott, @artist01 and all...I hope you enjoy these fantastic birds. This picture..." + (show)
@ess77

@loribmt, @sueinmn,@artscaping, @gingerw, @artist01, @IndianaScott, @artist01 and all...I hope you enjoy these fantastic birds. This picture taken by a dear friend from church. He's a professional photographer, travels the world. He posted this lovely picture, sent me a cc and if t were 10 years ago or I had an empty wall, this pair would occupy a place of honor...enjoy..elizabeth

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@loribmt, @artist01, et al...here it is...

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ess77 - Elizabeth | @ess77 | Mar 14, 2022
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@ess77

@loribmt, @artist01, et al...here it is...

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Phone isn't happy. Sorry. Will try later.
Elizabeth

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ess77 - Elizabeth | @ess77 | Mar 14, 2022
In reply to @loribmt "Elizabeth, it takes little effort to hold the paintbrush and dip into your watercolor pan. So..." + (show)
@loribmt

Elizabeth, it takes little effort to hold the paintbrush and dip into your watercolor pan. So I heartily encourage you to give it a try again. Please. 😘 Art can be so healing. It’s gotten me through some incredibly challenging times, even if it’s just to doodle! When I struggled to reach the brush over to the water jar and back I found using a water-brush, where there is water in the brush handle, was a super cool alternative. But just having those moments of solitary expression is so peaceful and distracting. Allows for incremental healing under the surface. ☺️
Have you tried neurographic art?

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@loribmt, @artist01, et al...I just watched and am watching youtube videos re neurographic art. I love it. Love the concept and the art. I was always a doodler and this expands it wonderfully.

I'm taking my car to the doctor tomorrow and will pick up a few supplies on the way. I'm getting started tomorrow and am truly excited inside. This is an art I can do now, as I am, anywhere, in bed, in my lounge chair, at the desk...I'm excited about this.

Thank you so much, Lori. Your suggestion is perfect for me now. Yeah!!!!
Blessings, my friend. I bet Laurie is doing this, yes? be well, be blessed. Elizabeth

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artist01 | @artist01 | Mar 14, 2022
In reply to @ess77 "@loribmt, @artist01, et al...I just watched and am watching youtube videos re neurographic art. I love..." + (show)
@ess77

@loribmt, @artist01, et al...I just watched and am watching youtube videos re neurographic art. I love it. Love the concept and the art. I was always a doodler and this expands it wonderfully.

I'm taking my car to the doctor tomorrow and will pick up a few supplies on the way. I'm getting started tomorrow and am truly excited inside. This is an art I can do now, as I am, anywhere, in bed, in my lounge chair, at the desk...I'm excited about this.

Thank you so much, Lori. Your suggestion is perfect for me now. Yeah!!!!
Blessings, my friend. I bet Laurie is doing this, yes? be well, be blessed. Elizabeth

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@ess77, @loribmt and all.
Elizabeth! I'm so happy you're going to follow through with Lori's suggestion and pursue your art interest. You truly have talent, and it's likely screaming to be let out after all this time in dormancy! Bravo!! Yaaay!

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Mar 14, 2022
In reply to @ess77 "@loribmt, @artist01, et al...I just watched and am watching youtube videos re neurographic art. I love..." + (show)
@ess77

@loribmt, @artist01, et al...I just watched and am watching youtube videos re neurographic art. I love it. Love the concept and the art. I was always a doodler and this expands it wonderfully.

I'm taking my car to the doctor tomorrow and will pick up a few supplies on the way. I'm getting started tomorrow and am truly excited inside. This is an art I can do now, as I am, anywhere, in bed, in my lounge chair, at the desk...I'm excited about this.

Thank you so much, Lori. Your suggestion is perfect for me now. Yeah!!!!
Blessings, my friend. I bet Laurie is doing this, yes? be well, be blessed. Elizabeth

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Elizabeth! I’m excited for you! 🤸‍♀️ I’ve been doing neurographic art on and off for years. It’s really relaxing, mindless. So don’t overthink it, let it flow! And you really don’t need anything special. A nice gel pen works great and paper. I take a large watercolor pad and tear the sheets down to smaller sizes to stuff in my bag. The finished doodles are fun to put on greeting cards and such. Sometimes I use colored pencils, markers or watercolor to highlight in certain areas or just leave them simply black and white. Have fun! 😃 🖌👩‍🎨🎨

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sunny617 | @sunny617 | Mar 15, 2022

Cedar Waxwing making a nest outside my window. Spring is coming!
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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Mar 15, 2022
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Cedar Waxwing making a nest outside my window. Spring is coming!

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Oh you’re so lucky. They only fly through our area on migration. Many years ago we had a Mountain Ash that would be loaded with the orange berries. The Cedar Waxwings seemed to make it an annual stop on their flight. There’d be 50 or more in the tree! They’re so beautiful, aren’t they?

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sunny617 | @sunny617 | Mar 15, 2022
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@loribmt

Oh you’re so lucky. They only fly through our area on migration. Many years ago we had a Mountain Ash that would be loaded with the orange berries. The Cedar Waxwings seemed to make it an annual stop on their flight. There’d be 50 or more in the tree! They’re so beautiful, aren’t they?

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Beautiful and so fun to watch!

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