Consider the Lily

With all the whites and grays of winter I think I needed something bright and cheerful.

Here is a lily that I did with a new background.

Check out society6.com for all kinds of goodies where this lily appears.

http://society6.com/PictureBookDiary/Orange-Lily-yO0_Print

You can get a tote bag, or a cover for you lap top or cell phone. Even a throw pillow!

Anything that will take away the dull colors of winter.

Winter Blahs

Feeling kind of nutty as January drags on.

The squirrels outside my window were not defeated by the snow as I am. The were busy looking of lunch and kept my cat Katie entertained.

Only 4 more days of January to go!

February

February

I know it is still January, but I am already thinking of February. 

Because of Valentine's day, I think of February as a romantic month. Romance brings warmth to this winter month and rescues us from the winter blahs. So here's to February, love and romance!

January

January

I am feeling January with all the snow outside. Now that I am retired and not designing in a windowless cubical, I get to drink in the seasons and see the changes from month to month.

January is the beginning.

The days are now getting longer rather than shorter.

It is snow and quiet.

It is a time of hibernation.

It is a time of books and contemplation.

It is a time to dream.

January's gift is the rest needed before wakening.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of you 

and may God's blessings be numerous in the new year!

Merry Snowman

Here is a merry snowman for the holidays!

I had illustrated him for a art print and greeting card in a rectangle format for Fine Art America.

You can check him out by clicking on the following link:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/merry-snowman-valerie-drake-lesiak.html

Getting in the Mood for Christmas

It must be the Christmas music!

Hope all of you are finding the spirit and blessings of the season!