Animal ART

There she was peeking around my studio window. Yep, I am a moose lover. Even when they camp out in the back yard forcing me to walk the dog for potty breaks. Even when they are eating my flowers and leaving nuggets across my driveway. ( the nuggets wouldn't be so bad if my dog didn't think they were so delicious).

They really are long legged, furry art. The velvet nose, the shape of their muzzle and those huge ears. I know, I know I am getting poetic about an ungulate. But this time of year the art of nature itself is inspiring.

Ooooooooooh look at that face. I mean talk about art worthy! She is so shiny and soft with those expressive chocolate eyes. (Thank heaven I don't have a kid uh? Who could stand me?) But I am constantly looking at her thinking about how perfectly her ears curve off her head. How would I paint that glint of light that shines off her ears? Could I capture the perfect curve of her mouth?

A big challenge for artist is finding the inspiration. That spark that creates a new idea. I was struggling with an project when this moose came into view. It completely changed my attitude. I don't want to always be searching for creative energy and miss what is right in front of me.

So thank you Mrs. Moose for stopping in and saying hello. I am pretty sure the camera shows off your best side.