Cactus Monday: Sparkling Dew

This atc was inspired by a card I bought with a photograph of dew on a prickly pear cactus. No matter if I scan it or photograph it, the sparkles just aren't showing up! It's really prettier in 'person.' (Done on the back of a recycled birthday card.)

Something quick and simple for this Monday. HCM!!!

Cactus Monday: Twilight Delight

I took a fast break in the packing to whip up an atc for today!

HCM my friends!!

Cactus Monday: At The Mission

One of the things my Uncle and I did during his visit was go to the San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission. They have this magnificent, huge cactus in the main courtyard that I have sat and sketched a few times. Today I only have time to post a few shots of it but you know I'll be using these photos as ATC references for future CM posts and trades!

The movers are coming today to give an estimate which leaves me no time for art again. Sheesh. Meanwhile, HCM to all of you!! I miss you!

Cactus Monday: Prickley-Paisley Tag

Well, this one's a little wild! I love doing these brown paper tags though. The color just pops! This will be part of the CM giveaway. I think I need one more before I draw names. Happy Cactus Monday from rainy Pacific Grove!

Cactus Monday: watercolor ATC

I bought a new pan set of watercolors the other day and decided to try them out for Cactus Monday. Here's another 10 minute ATC to be given away as soon as I get enough made. I originally said all members would get one, but I think I'll only give them away to members who have commented on my posts here. You're the only ones I really know!! Happy Cactus Monday!

Cactus Monday # 6

Okay, my intention was to try and do a really nice rendition of this cactus on canvas. The day was getting away from me, so instead I thought I'd do a nice pen and ink drawing of it seeing as the day was almost gone. Uh, that would be NO. I overworked it and overworked it until it was a damp, grey piece of paper. I didn't give up! I took out my trusty watercolors and colored pencils and went over the whole thing again. It's no masterpiece, but after all that work I'm posting it! Happy Cactus Monday Cacuteers!!