Country Views

A trip out to the country always brings me pleasure. The air just smells so sweet, the birds flit about happily, and taking in all the beautiful sights and sounds brings such a peace to my soul....

Such simple beauty, but oh, so lovely and inviting!

Garden Dreaming

Since Spring is taking it's own sweet time to really truly arrive (despite what the calendar says), I thought I'd post some beautiful garden pictures that share a bit of inspiration ~

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Won't you join me?

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Maybe we'll pot a few plants....

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Or take a lovely stroll....

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Or sit in the grass beside this beautiful little waterfall....

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Someone has their eye on us....How beautiful she is!

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Just look at all the beauty around us, too ~ 

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and a lovely tunnel of roses.....

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 Ahhh....now hasn't this been quite an enjoyable time to spend a moment in the garden with me?

I hope you'll come again!

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Restful Moments

The artist, Vladimir Volegov, has a beautiful idea of the meaning of rest, as you can see in these paintings. When I look at them, I immediately feel at ease as I admire the peaceful scenes he has created!

"Restful Afternoon"

"Sun Drenched Garden"

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"In Poppies"

"Sailing Vessels"

"Sunny Breakfast"

Born in Chabarovsk, Russia, Vladimir began painting at the age of three and his talent would be noted repeatedly throughout his adolescence. After having attended the art school, “Krivoj Rog” and having served in the army, Vladimir was admitted to the Lvov Polygraphic Institute in the former Soviet Union. Beginning in 1984 Vladimir began participating in, and winning, International Competitions for poster art. Vladimir moved to Moscow in 1988 and before long, Vladimir’s career in commercial art was in full swing. Notable Russian publishing houses sought his talents to design posters and CD and cassette covers for musical groups. While working with the publishing houses he continued to work on his paintings and participate in exhibitions.
In 1990 Vladimir began traveling to Europe where he earned money by painting portraits on the streets of Barcelona, Berlin, Vienna and other European cities. It is with this experience he further honed his skills in depicting the human form. Over the past fourteen years, his art has evolved into the striking figurative work he creates today. Vladimir’s vibrant color palette and bold strokes coalesce to create evocative images that possess a timeless sensibility.

Reflective Moment

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Such a peaceful moment and beautiful picture.......

Floral and Lovely

A welcoming, peaceful little spot.