My Weird Art

I'm not quite sure yet how to go about creating an art blog.  So, I'm just going to post some art work that I do.  And yes, some is a little weird and not all has to do with my backyard - but most of it does.

I am quite fascinated by peoples behaviors.  I love to read about their quirks or perhaps their unusual way of doing things.  

I had come across some information when reading about William Wordsworth and had jotted it down, thinking it was kind of charming.  Now, of course, we all know the Internet is full of misinformation, so I am just basing this on what I've read and of course, who knows if it is truly accurate or not.

I always try to consider the source, so hopefully I get mostly correct facts.

Anyway, this is my acrylic painting on canvas paper of William Wordsworth and his dog sauntering down the wooded lane reciting his poetry to his furry friend.

I hope you're enjoying poetry in your life once in awhile!  Cheers!

Self Portrait in my Backyard Jungle

I thought I'd start this blog off with an acrylic painting I did of myself in the backyard.

It's true, I shaved a few pounds off from me for the painting, haha - but I tried to keep true to the feeling of my jungle garden.  It's a bit crazy with the huge Giant White Birds of Paradise, the Sambac Jasmine climbing up them and spilling over onto the pool cage.  When it's all in bloom, and the humidity is heavy, the jasmine fragrance engulfs the whole backyard.  Heavenly!

I'm not sure what happened over on the right hand side of the painting, I got a little wigged out with the flowers, but that's what happens when I paint.  It doesn't always turn out as planned. 

I've included my cardinal bird friend Chirpy that has been coming to my breakfast nook window for the last two years to chirp for seed.  I then take it out to him and he sits on my hand to eat.  If you want to see more about Chirpy I have it detailed on my Garden Blog at www.southwestfloridagardener.blogspot.com.  You can link to it over underneath the follow by email area, directly beneath my photo.

I've also included some other friends from the garden including butterflies and snakes.  

I haven't any idea if this blog will be of interest to anyone else, but I've found that writing (in this case blogging) about something I'm working on in my life certainly helps clear my mind and helps me focus.  

I sincerely thank you for stopping by to have a look and welcome your thoughts!