Finally--RAIN!!!

Due to the storm, to be named Jerry, crossing Florida we received rain for 2 days. Part of the storm escaped and came to visit NE NC and are we ever thankful for that. The temps have lowered and sleeping has been peaceful. But there was a draw back, the rain saturated the phone box and knocked my ringer out. So I get e-mails saying "Call Me" .... The grass is starting to turn green again and will probably be back to normal by Sunday. We have another day of rain to go... The Ginger Lilies are happy and the birds are eating worms again. I guess all is right and I'm waiting patiently to call Michigan, for my brother is under going major surgery today. All prayers will be appreciated..

New friend

I am proud to announce that I have a new friend.
On Eons.com you ask people to be your friend as in art, memories all the different groups. Well we have a few of the people running for president in the group and so I decided to see who would bother to check and accept your friendship. I got my one and only reply today, and based on that, I realized that if his group bothered to answer then they did care about the people.. Well Rudy, you passed and I am so proud that you did, it makes my choice simple now..
He was on my list of people that had the right qualifications..

September WWAO online art exhibit

I thought I had posted the September art exhibit for WWAO but upon rereading my posts I did not post. So here it is:

All works are offered for sale. Contact information for each artist is available on Sharon Shubert's web-site. She is the first to host an online exhibit for WWAO

http://redladyart.com

This exhibit runs from:

September 1st through the 30th 2007.

Please visit, vote and sign guest book.. Thank-you

October art exhibit

I'm not missing this one. The first art exhibit online for WWAO is still running and will till September 30th 2007.
We are all getting ready for the 2nd exhibit, October 1st through October 31st.
Each will be hosted by a different member.
Last month I had so much trouble trying to resize my photo that I completely reduced it to cyber space and lost it completely. I have studied more about pixels/inches and finally got it right.
My pretty white fawn that a few ladies named "Princess Outlaw" is my choice. The reason they named her after us was because I painted 4 paintings of Princess Outlaw.
I will be putting the information here and on Eons as I did for the first show. That was a real trip, due to what I believe were a few jealous men. What they didn't realize was that the more they posted the more the others seen the post and the first day over 1500 people visited. Bless men they can be more helpful than they realize by protesting.

Movin' on up

Good news from Eons.com again. The manager of the group "Sand Country Gardening" was unable to continue with his duties so I am now manager. The major portion of my flowers are grown in sand with a little help from Miracle grow slow release in the spring and help from Mother Nature. We received a little rain thanks to hurricane Humbarto coming to see us compliments of Texas and a front coming down from the North...

Why do they change??

I'm adding 2 photos today, one of my Mums which were white when I planted them, and are now a rust color. I know we are in a drought here, or maybe they got sunburned.
The other is, depending on what part of the country you are in, a Beauty bush or Seatic Berry Bush. I started that in 1999 from a stem from the original bush that was at hubbies home place. It took three years to get it growing and on the 4th year a few berries. Hubby is so happy this year to see it lush and full.

Tropical storm "Wimpy"

As you know NE North Carolina has been in a drought this year, actually several years, and we were due to get dumped on this week-end from a tropical storm. HA-HA that was the biggest wimp I've ever seen. We had four rain clouds with approximately 1 minute of rain in each one. Less than 1/16th of an inch. So back to a little water to keep the plants alive.
If all goes well I should have a new picture tomorrow. Till then..

John Wayne

Today we were asked to list our favorite person on Squidoo and lo and behold I am the proud owner of John Wayne.. My Hero, because he always made things right for America.

Please vote

Not for presidential people but for my photo, "can you see me".. I have been accepted and now I need any and all votes.. I won't promise to lower taxes or make you rich, the only thing I can promise is that you will make me very happy..

http://www.picture.com/voteforme/photovote1.asp?PID-2215885

Thank-you

Recognition Finally!!

I have been really, finally enjoying myself. I joined Eons.com (BOOM BOOM BOOM) and have received more recognition in 2 weeks than in 4 years of trying to get my original art and photos noticed.
I was also asked to be moderator of the WWAO group (Worldwide Women Artists Online.) It is a private group for we ladies that are 49+. But there are so many groups to join and meet new people. They have even started an art gallery for all artists.
There is also the regular WWAO which is for any age lady.
My yellow Calla Lily "Can you see me" made a very big hit. Everyone was looking for me instead of realizing I was being funny, as due to the bright yellow of the flower.
I have received several badges already, wrote a tribute to my Grand-Dad Sheldon, and try to put my 2 cents worth in on several subjects as well.
I have accrued 44 friends and am in 17 groups.

Yellow Calla Lily

I just discovered today that http://www.picture.com has items for sale featuring my yellow calla lily. If you go to their web-site you can put my name in their search box and it will show you the different items that will be for sale. I decided today to order a couple mouse pads for gifts. Sooooo if you are one of the people that love calla lilies you might want to check it out. They also have my Weird Brown-eyed Susan listed too. I guess I didn't say, I will be featured in the book best of photos and photographers for 2007. I am very pleased about the recognition.
I believe you start the search with Outlaw and then you get a list then you see Me, Sylvia Outlaw, listed twice, the 1st is from last year, the 2nd is the calla lily. Since Christmas isn't too far off, you might wish to do some early shopping.
It finally rained here for a short period, but at this point anything is welcome.
I have been a little tied up lately, doing so research for WWAO and also enjoying the new friends on Eons.com. You know 50+ Boom Boom Boom.......They have an art gallery plus all types of groups to be in and speak you mind or at least try, and as they say it does help the ol' grey cells....

More Lilies

I am soooo enjoying all my lilies this year. They are bigger and More beautiful this year. Enjoy the pictures and don't forget you can get note cards on my web-site:
http://www.yessy.com/calviaart

They didn't get my Lilies

My beautiful lilies are in full bloom, and due to my watchful eye on the beetles and a little extra water, the hot humid air is refreshing from the perfume of the orchid lilies this morning. I dashed out and took a few pictures and even got one of my "Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate" before it got too hot.

Japanese azaleas vs Japanese beetles

Oh my, my beautiful azaleas were attacked by Japanese beetles during this hot dry spell and they also seem to love "Kiss me over the garden gates as well"..I've spent the last week standing guard and pinching beetles left and right..Today was the first day that none were seen.

I would also like to mention a very wonderful fine art printer, you may check the work out at:
http://www.selectdigitals.com
I am so impressed with the high quality of his work..

Enjoy your freedom in other words Happy Fourth of July to all..

Can you see me

Still no rain, but I couldn't bare to see my beautiful lily not flower. It did and it is the most brilliant yellow I have ever seen. My yellow Calla lily. Hope you enjoy the beauty of nature.