Paradise

Paradise

4"x6" (unfr) watercolor on paper

by Debbie Cannatella

$75

Today's daily painting is one I've been meaning to do for a long time. The Bird of Paradise tropical flower is one I've always loved, but never lived in a climate that these beauties easily grew. When we moved to Corpus Christi, one of the first things I noticed was three huge Bird of Paradise plants growing in the yard of the home we were purchasing. What interesting flowers these are, with their deep reds and purples. Actually, I find the leaves almost as appealing.

Cookie Crumbs

Cookie Crumbs

5"x6" (unfr) watercolor on paper

by Debbie Cannatella

$75

My parents raised me with a strong work ethic. Work first, eat second. Nothing goes to waste, but all goes straight to my waist. (heh heh). My favorite part of today's daily painting was the shadows on the cookie crumbs, and then, of course, eating the Girl Scout Cooke Pie from a deli in Port Aransas, Tx. This painting is titled "Cookie Crumbs".

Liberty and Justice for All

Liberty and Justice for All

5"x7" (unfr) watercolor on paper

by Debbie Cannatella

$75

Today's 5"x7" tiny tidbit is titled "Liberty and Justice for All". Since 1892, when Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, the oath has been changed four times. The latest incarnation was changed in 1954, a mere 4 years before I was born. What does it mean to pledge an oath to the Republic and for Liberty and Justice for all people? To keep from this oath being such a divisive, hot topic, maybe I should attempt tounge in cheek humor and title this "To The Republic, Four Witches Stand". (grin) We find our flag all over, but do we really see it? I find it a powerful and beautiful sight when I glimpse its movement in the wind.