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Kiki the Schnauzer

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mardi

My latest digital painting is of Kiki the Schnauzer from a photo by Juanita Miller.

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Luna Moth

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Mardi

The Luna Moth is a beautiful creature to see. One of the largest moths in North America, it sports a 4.5 inch wingspan.  The wings are a solid lime green with striking eyespot markings on long, tapering hindwings.  These eyespots … Continue reading →

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Kia the Pug

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Mardi

Kia is my lastest digital painting from a photo by Juanita Miller of her little pug .

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Spring Snow

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Mardi

In honor of April snow-showers I am posting another photo of Hallett peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.  It looks formidable in this photo which shows hikers trekking across frozen Dream Lake.  The mountain is all cliff from this side, … Continue reading →

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Window on the World

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Mardi

This is my favorite window photo from the abandoned farmhouses of southern Nebraska.  Inside the plaster was falling off the walls, boards and trash were on the floor and swallows nests decorated walls and light fixtures.  Once someone was excited … Continue reading →

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Broken Window

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Mardi

This photo shows another window from an abandoned Nebraska farmhouse.  You know it once was filled with glass and a screen to help keep the heat in or the wind out in the winter.  The screen allowed the wind in … Continue reading →

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Windows #1

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mardi

Eyes are the windows of our souls, or so they say.  Our eyes tell so much about us and house windows tell about the soul of the house, meaning the people who live there.  What kind of window dressing hangs … Continue reading →

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Hershey on the Window Sill

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Mardi

Hershey was a beautiful, sleek,  black cat who resided with us during his lifetime.  He was a character and mostly lovable, but had a way of turning into Attack Cat if he was around when someone walked down the stairs … Continue reading →

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New Digital Painting

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Mardi

  Golden mantled ground squirrels, affectionately known as “chippies,” are charming little bits of wildlife.  They are all over our mountains, on the trails, by the lakes, and in my yard.  They do get into things sometimes,  just like mice, … Continue reading →

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12.02.20 Mariposa Jewels

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Mardi

Today I cut a wedge out of the collage of mariposa lily macro components.  It is easier to create wedges of different dimensions in Illustrator, but I used what Photoshop offers in this case.  It is fun to play with … Continue reading →

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