Thursday, March 25, 2010

Peter Rabbit does not live in Tucson ! #1

Oh no ! what would Peter do ?

Peter Rabbit does not live in Tucson ! #2

One of the Peters had come out for early dinner. He ran along the
fence between "The Boys" yard and the citrus grove. . . Unlike the
real Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor's garden this Peter could only look
forlornly at the lush grass.

When I first moved into this home early morning would find the bunnies
nibbling the grass with the easy in and out through the fence.
Unfortunately many unwanted critters, Rattlesnakes yikes ! Gila
Monsters oh no ! would mosey in also. So the "Rattlesnake fencing"
was installed and now the bunnies can't get in. They can only look.
The fence does not keep out Mr. Wildcat or Mr. Mountain Lion but they
get to go where ever they want and no silly little bitty fence will
stop them. So far they like the trees... thank goodness !

I try not to upset the natural feeding patterns too much, that is what
Mother Natures for but I think I will have the gardner toss some of
the grass cutting out past the citrus trees so the little ones can
have a treat every two weeks. The amount will not be much as "The
Boy's" yard is quite small.

It is Spring in Tucson ... Fabulous !

nibbling ... parsnip
music ... Made To Run, Blue Merle
my favorite band now ... : )

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Prickly Pear Cactus


Prickly Pear Cactus, originally uploaded by angryparsnip.

My Month of art is coming to an end and I have tried keep it up.
Unfortunately a few roadblock . . . taxes, new roof, garage problems
and illness kinda got in the way . . .
but . . .
I have so enjoyed saying " oh the heck with it " and make myself sit
down and draw. I always seem to run out of time for me. Not good !
The cactus will be blooming soon, the wildflowers have already
started so I thought I better finish this drawing now.

You can made fabulous syrup and jam from the red fruit but you have to
fight the birds for it. In the summer and fall you always see red
juice stains on the green cactus, lots of insects love them too !

drawing . . . parsnip
music . . . One Note Samba . . . Antonio Carlos Jobim

Saturday, March 20, 2010

put that camera down #2


put that camera down #2, originally uploaded by angryparsnip.

Another shot just past the first one on the computer/printer worktable
with drawings, small paper cutter, some work-tools, leftover plumbing
parts, terrariums and most favorite frog paperweight .
View out to citrus trees and mountains.

surprised ... parsnip
music ... Made To Run, Blue Merle

Thursday, March 18, 2010

put that camera down !


put that camera down !, originally uploaded by angryparsnip.

I have been taking lots of pictures lately. Several times I have set
my camera down while still on and have been very surprised with what
I have seen and clicked on.
A whole different world appears when you set your camera down at table
level.
Not composed or designed I just clicked on what appears.
Now when I use my camera, the last shot is a table/ground shot and I
am so amazed at what I see.

This shot is from my computer towards my TV and workspace.
I have two work spaces the semi-clean computer/printer work area and
the big 58 inch square work table in the middle of my studio that is
always in a state of flux !
Let the crazy begin.

amazed ... parsnip
music ... Boxcar Racer, Blue Merle

Monday, March 15, 2010

Pink !


Pink !, originally uploaded by angryparsnip.

Day 15
Oh Wow ... this is so pink !
I am not use to drawing with this color but this was really fun and I
was in a wonderful mood all day.

elated ... parsnip
music ... 100 Flowers In Bloom, David Bridie

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Happy Birthday Pat


Happy Birthday Pat, originally uploaded by angryparsnip.

Happy Birthday Pat !

Does this picture look vaguely familiar ?
I drew it from one of your photos on your blog ...

Hope you had a wonderful day...


singing ... parsnip
music ... On A Day Like This, David Birdie

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Tulip on torn paper...


Tulip on torn paper..., originally uploaded by angryparsnip.

Another drawing to add to my month of art !

A very quick sketch done on a torn piece of paper...
spring is just around the corner !

happy ... parsnip
music ... Amparo, Carlos Barbosa-Lima

Wednesday, March 3, 2010



Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !

I am such a Fan Girl. . . so excited this is coming out!
Hope it will be in theaters when I am in Japan, 3 million Fan Boys and me standing in line...

swoon. . . parsnip
music . . . OST, Spaceship Yamoto

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Citrus Leaves


Citrus Leaves, originally uploaded by angryparsnip.

Citrus Leaves with Raindrops from my trees .

Day 9 in my month long quest .

drenched . . . parsnip
music . . . Sway, Vanessa Carlton