Category Archives: Watercolor

Kitty #125

Yes! That is correct! I counted and recounted a few days ago. I waited for today’s kitty to celebrate! It’s only 2 days short of our village’s 125th anniversary so it couldn’t have been timed better. I chose the Brick House Brewery (BHB) for today’s sketch because they are in the oldest business building inContinue reading “Kitty #125”

Got Milk?

Today was the ribbon cutting grand opening for the Coffee Bean. John and I went over to get coffee and hang out for the festivities. Plus this weekend, Patchogue is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary. So we hung around for that, too. Kitty made an appearance. She was standing in line for milk.

My sisters’ birthdays today

My poor sisters have the misfortune of having 9/11 as their birthday. I’ll never forget that day back 2001. It was a gorgeous Tuesday morning. My youngest sister was getting married that coming Saturday. It was shaping up to be a nice week. I remember stepping away from my desk and when I came backContinue reading “My sisters’ birthdays today”

The Dockmaster

My father-in-law is 89 years old and still works at the local boat ramp. He works because he wants to, it keeps him busy and active. This is the hut where he spends his working hours. It has A/C for those hot days. I sketched it this evening when I was out with my localContinue reading “The Dockmaster”

Belt of Venus or Gone fishin’

Sometimes people ask where I get my inspiration. I do some brainstorming and I jot down lots of ideas but they don’t always turn into anything. Then there are the ideas that are there, right in front of me. This kitty is one of those spur of the moment ideas. John and I went toContinue reading “Belt of Venus or Gone fishin’”

Kitty and the horseshoe crab

Recently I have been reminded of a creature that isn’t the prettiest but it is ancient and it’s mating season is a major contributor to the food chain, primarily, the red knot and other migratory birds. We used to have a house near the Delaware Bay and our morning walks consisted of turning over exhaustedContinue reading “Kitty and the horseshoe crab”