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Spring in my Window
We planted a two ornamental cherry trees the year we moved into this house. Five years later the trees put on quite a show each Spring. The branches I take inside don’t make a dent in the abundance of blooms. I made two fundamental design decisions in painting this image. Both help make the blossoms... »
Lily With Red Carnations
Yes there are red carnations in the painting. You just haven’t looked closely enough. Both the carnations and the lily come from the Valentine’s Day bouquet my husband gave me this year. The Danish silverware vase was my Mother’s. So the painting is a family affair. The fact that the lily inevitably points... »
Purple Leaf by Rona Black
Macro photograph of the leaves of a rain-soaked purple and green sage plant in Salt Lake City, Utah. »
Hazelnut-Crusted Goat-Cheese Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
From Country Living 1/2 cup(s) Blueberry-Bay Vinegar 2 tablespoon(s) sugar 1 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1/2 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground fresh black pepper 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper 1/2 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup(s) blueberries 6 cup(s)... »
Guitarist leaves Chili Peppers
Share Guitarist John Frusciante has confirmed that he has left Californian band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Writing on his personal website the 39-year-old revealed he’d actually left the group over 12 months ago whilst the band were on “hiatus”. Whilst the rockers will continue with an as yet unconfirmed replacement, internet rumours had suggested Frusciante had left... »
In Cambridge
A couple of weekends ago, Helen and I took a long walk from Brookline to Cambridge along the Charles river. It was one of these windy beautiful fall mornings in Boston. When she called home to check in, I got my camera ready for shooting leaves blowing... »
The Craftsmen Lantern
Last week’s art show was on OSU campus in Corvallis. Early Friday morning it was dry and clear and the morning light was stunning, but I had no time to do anything but rush inside the Memorial Building to finish setting up. Sunday was dry, clear and cold too, so I went... »
Shadows, Glass, and Leaves
Driving down Commercial last summer, I was struck by the shadows of leaves on a stucco building. I reached for my camera and discovered I’d left it at home. I drove home hurriedly to get it. My daughters in the back seat were remarkable patient with me as I drove round the block twice... »
Rainy Day Leaves by Rona Black
Macro photograph of leaves with red, yellow, green, orange and purple colors, on a rainy day in Autumn. Copyright Rona Black 2009, Salt Lake City, Utah. »





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