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Published on October 16, 2019 by WandaLeave a comment

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

It’s a cold rainy night in the Outaouais. I didn’t take a picture yet today, nor my one second video, so headed outside to take a video of the rain. It’s pretty dark out and I thought I was out of luck for photo of the day when I turned and saw our pretty orange flower.

Orange flower with rain drops on its petals — 289/365 Photo of the day, 16 October 2019, © WQuinn

Amazes me every day that it’s still blooming in this cool weather.

I painted another fall scene. It was a great way to spend an afternoon break from work.

Watercolour painting landscape fall trees and a field with a fence — 289/365 Painting of the day, 16 October 2019, © WQuinn

Now, last night’s Celine Dion concert was great! My first time seeing her live. Considering she was still feeling unwell, she was amazing!

Celine Dion stage with word Courage in red — © WQuinn 2019

View of stage — View from Sec 320, Row P, Seats 13, 14 at CTC centre © WQuinn 2019

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Published on October 15, 2019 by WandaLeave a comment

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

What a busy week this is turning out to be. Last night was the Chieftains concert at the NAC, tonight is Celine Dion… yes! My first Celine Dion concert!!! And another concert coming up Thursday night.

I looked at tickets for Celine earlier this year when I heard she was coming to town. But the prices were over $200 so I decided to pass. A few days ago, Mom mentions she’d like to see Celine and checks for tickets. $77!!! Crazy!

So getting the blog posted before heading out.

Today picture is during sunrise. Love how the geese take off from the river every morning, then fly over the house and settle in the field across from me for the day.

Geese flying from river at sunrise — 288/365 Photo of the day, 15 October 2019, © WQuinn

And today’s painting is inspired by the beautiful flower that burst open last week and is still going strong despite several nights of frost.

Watercolour painting orange flower and green leaves — 288/365 Painting of the day, 15 October 2019, © WQuinn

Orange flower with green leaves — The flower of inspiration © WQuinn 2019

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Published on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by WandaLeave a comment

Monday, 14 October 2019

Happy Thanksgiving!

A cool rainy day today in the Outaouais. But oh, those colours! Was thinking of heading to Gatineau Park to enjoy the colours but then heard of the crowds and the park closing to traffic so opted to just enjoy the view from my home instead. Like this one from this afternoon:

Fall scene with coloured leaves on trees and geese taking flight from freshly cut field — 287/365 Photo of the day, 14 October 2019, © WQuinn

Today’s painting is actually a full moon rising, or perhaps setting?

Watercolour painting landscape full moon rising over bush of coloured trees and a field with fence — 287/365 Painting of the day, 14 October 2019, © WQuinn

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Published on October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 by WandaLeave a comment

Sunday, 13 October 2019

A foggy start to the day and sunshine all day!

Fall foliage in fog — 286/365 Photo of the day, 13 October 2019 © WQuinn

The results of a couple of hours painting this morning

Watercolour painting landscape country side with fall foliage in background and a fence in foreground and three Birch trees — 286/365 Painting of the day, 13 October 2019 © WQuinn

I took a couple of minutes rest from winterizing the yard when I noticed a blur from the corner of my eye. This little guy sat by my foot until I was ready to get back to work!