FINALLY a turn in the weather! The hint of spring and warm in the air has got me full of ideas. Design ideas. Photo ideas. Remodel ideas. Hike ideas. Food ideas. Vacation ideas. Yadda-yadda-yadda. Just get me through winter and I'm golden for the rest of the year. I must have undiagnosed Seasonal Affective Disorder. I so need my sunshine.
Some turnin', churnin' wheels:
Another mixed-media piece courtesy of my time spent on the shores of the mighty river.
So many beautiful winter shots, but I really am ready for spring!
A couple times a week I try to take a lunch hour down at one of our beautiful Wenatchee parks. I bring my camera, wear my rainboots so I don't have to worry about water or mud, and get as close to the water as I can. I'm always thrilled that no matter how often I go to the same few, nearby places, I always come home with something promising. This trip was literally a 15 minute morning break from work. The beautiful, soft morning light whispered "watercolor" to me (few people know I studied/practiced Watercolor as much as Photography in college) and while my methods may have changed, my love of that look has not. I love practicing digital arts as well and this image begged to be "painted" on my screen. No matter what "tool" you choose to use, use it to put your version of beauty out into the world.
A little series I'm working on periodically. Adding to as the mood strikes or an image demands. A little bit lettering and a little bit pixel.
I decided to consolidate a few things and stop paying for different services to host my website, my blog and my online gallery space. I was already familiar with, and happy with, Squarespace, who hosted my (old) blog, so when their spiffy new version (SS6) let me merge all those things, I jumped on board. Not that it didn't take me awhile to get all that accomplished, but it's slowly moving along. Stay tuned for several photo essays (I don't know what else to call them?) both old and new. And new art, illustration, lettering, projects and general hijinks will surely appear. You're also free to follow me on Instagram (TonyaDoughty) for near daily shenanigans.
See you soon.
