Sharon Himes
@paesley.bsky.social
I live with my husband of 55 years in a Maryland forest where I paint nature in watercolor and write about the area. Sharonhimes.com
Male jacks generally have one leafy stem
July 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Male jacks generally have one leafy stem
A male jack in the pulpit has one leaf stem the interpretation is that a female plant needs more energy to make seeds so uses two leaf stems to collect sunlight.
June 24, 2025 at 2:43 AM
A male jack in the pulpit has one leaf stem the interpretation is that a female plant needs more energy to make seeds so uses two leaf stems to collect sunlight.
I remember getting a lot of good art advice from Henri’s book years ago but I can’t remember the title now.
June 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I remember getting a lot of good art advice from Henri’s book years ago but I can’t remember the title now.
We are fond of catbirds they make up their own private songs and will copy a whistled tune if you are patient
June 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
We are fond of catbirds they make up their own private songs and will copy a whistled tune if you are patient
I am very fond of the jacks! Yours has two leaf stems so a female.
May 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I am very fond of the jacks! Yours has two leaf stems so a female.
I like French ultramarine for stormy clouds. The granulation is sort of a bonus.
March 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I like French ultramarine for stormy clouds. The granulation is sort of a bonus.
Fascinating! Lichen is amazing. So many shapes. I like the eyelash lichen on our oak trees which has tiny edge lashes to help catch rainwater flowing down the tree.
February 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Fascinating! Lichen is amazing. So many shapes. I like the eyelash lichen on our oak trees which has tiny edge lashes to help catch rainwater flowing down the tree.
I like the way his nose bops with his steps!
February 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I like the way his nose bops with his steps!
I’m wondering when some persistent Covid symptoms are considered long COVID. I was hospitalized in late September for Covid and pneumonia and still suffer fatigue and aches. I thought I would be better by now but maybe I was too optimistic (I m 77)
February 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I’m wondering when some persistent Covid symptoms are considered long COVID. I was hospitalized in late September for Covid and pneumonia and still suffer fatigue and aches. I thought I would be better by now but maybe I was too optimistic (I m 77)
I hope you wait until you have gotten to know her well. She will tell you her name one way or another.
January 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I hope you wait until you have gotten to know her well. She will tell you her name one way or another.
Lucky you to have blue birds! House wrens seem to nest anywhere
January 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Lucky you to have blue birds! House wrens seem to nest anywhere
Ooh! I’m going to have to check on ours and see how they are doing in this bitter cold and light snow cover
January 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Ooh! I’m going to have to check on ours and see how they are doing in this bitter cold and light snow cover
The hairy woodpeckers are very similar but larger than the downies
January 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The hairy woodpeckers are very similar but larger than the downies
These are my favorite warblers and I listen for them every spring. They often nest in one of our bird houses and a sight of that bright golden yellow is a treat.
January 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
These are my favorite warblers and I listen for them every spring. They often nest in one of our bird houses and a sight of that bright golden yellow is a treat.
So sorry to hear of your loss. BuffyCat was weeks from her 20th birthday when we held her when she left us last summer and it was still too soon.
I’m sure Ted lived a good and loved life and will be remembered fondly.
I’m sure Ted lived a good and loved life and will be remembered fondly.
January 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
So sorry to hear of your loss. BuffyCat was weeks from her 20th birthday when we held her when she left us last summer and it was still too soon.
I’m sure Ted lived a good and loved life and will be remembered fondly.
I’m sure Ted lived a good and loved life and will be remembered fondly.
Will you consider it as mixed media? I like the concept and your choice of thread color.
January 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Will you consider it as mixed media? I like the concept and your choice of thread color.
Very nice watercolor. I love the view through branches
January 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Very nice watercolor. I love the view through branches
I am not sure how to post to an art share and get all the tags right.
Original watercolor
Copyright 2024
SharonHimes.com
Original watercolor
Copyright 2024
SharonHimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I am not sure how to post to an art share and get all the tags right.
Original watercolor
Copyright 2024
SharonHimes.com
Original watercolor
Copyright 2024
SharonHimes.com
Is the painting in watercolor or ink ?
January 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Is the painting in watercolor or ink ?
I feel the same way about letting loose but it is easier said than done.
January 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I feel the same way about letting loose but it is easier said than done.