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35d

Years ago, when our families were young and my parents still alive, we all gathered together for Thanksgiving. Two sisters-in-law had a friendly, annual rivalry for who made the best mashed potatoes.

Today, two of my adult daughters vie for the same accolade.

Good memories are made from good times together.

Autumn Memories framed print -- https://stevehendersonart.com/featured/autumn-memories-steve-henderson.html?product=framed-print

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #thanksgiving #holidays #home #autumn #fall #trees #color #nature

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This Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, my holiday sale is free ground shipping on all U.S. orders of items from Steve Henderson Collections.

There's artwork -- canvas, paper, framed, unframed, metal, tapestry, etc., and gift/household items ranging from stickers to duvet covers, from jigsaw puzzles to fleece blankets, all at https://stevehendersonart.com/

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #fedigiftshop #decor #christmasshopping #shop #shopping #gifts #holidays

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I do believe I'd like to just stand here for a bit and look out at the landscape, a kingdom of trees encircled by low mountains, one in which there is no palace, no war department, and no king.

Ladycamp art print -- https://stevehendersonart.com/featured/ladycamp-steve-henderson.html?product=art-print

#forest #art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #nature #oregon #trees #fedigiftshop #ayearforart #hiking #woods #peace #green

A forest of many trees with mountains in the background.

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14d

With all the things to worry and scurry about, it's easy, too often, to overlook what an incredible, amazing gift life is.

Child of Eden art print -- https://stevehendersonart.com/featured/child-of-eden-steve-henderson.html?product=art-print

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #green #nature #garden #summer #fedigiftshop #plants #child #girl #wallart #decor #joy #gifts

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Robin in the clouds - handmade acrylic painting

Have a great weekend!

Find it here:
https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/robin-in-the-clouds-karen-kaspar.html

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Robin in the clouds is a hand-painted acrylic painting in square format by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A small European Robin with a bright orange breast sits on a branch in a tree, surrounded by foliage in various bright shades of green. Gentle shades of blue, purple, yellow and green blend harmoniously in the colourful background, like the sky at sunrise in the morning.

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30d

1. The Blue Ridge Parkway gate near us has reopened after a year long paving project was finished.
2. Beautiful autumn day today with a temp of 60F/15.5C.
3. An immediate sense of peace as soon as I got out of the car and felt the wind on my face and the smell of autumn out here on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.

#ThreeGoodThings #3goodthings #ayearforart #BlueRidgeParkway #SilentSunday

Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. A panoramic view of a valley surrounded by rolling mountains under a clear blue sky. The landscape features a mix of bare trees and patches of greenery, indicating late autumn.

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29d

1. The colors in the UP were at their best — a gift I didn’t expect.
2. The woods in the Hiawatha Forest felt grounding and steady. It was home in my childhood and young adulthood.
3. On a trip shaped by loss, it helped to find a moment of quiet beauty.

#ThreeGoodThings #3goodthings #UP #Michigan #FallColors #NatureHeals #ayearforart #UpperPeninsula #PureMichigan #HiawathaNationalForest #FallColors #AutumnVibes #NaturePhotography #UPTravel

A vibrant display of fall foliage featuring red, orange, and yellow leaves among green ones, set against a backdrop of trees in a forested area in the Hiawatha Forest in Upper Michigan.

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35d

Thank you to the buyer purchasing greeting cards featuring my print Hoya Carnosa in Bloom. These are among my favorite flowers!

https://beautifulsunphotography.com/featured/hoya-carnosa-in-bloom-deb-beausoleil.html

#ayearforart #gratitude #flowerphotography #BuyIntoArt

A cluster of pink star-shaped flowers with fluffy edges, suspended from a green stem. The flowers display delicate details and a vibrant color contrast.

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36d

Pacifica Sunset

Just south of San Francisco by roughly 20 minutes is the little town of Pacifica. This is where highway 1 starts down the California Coast along the Pacific Ocean.
My wife and I spent a day tasting some specialty beers and walking on the beach down near Santa Cruz. We decided to take the longer, windier way home up coast.
We stopped here to catch this sunset.

https://pixels.com/featured/pacifica-sunset-bill-gallagher.html

#PacificaSunset #BillGallagherPhotography #Pacifica #Sunset #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #NorCal

Pacifica Sunset

You’re standing at the edge of the California coast, where Highway 1 begins its winding journey south. The sun is low in the sky, casting a warm golden glow across the horizon. The ocean stretches out endlessly, its surface shimmering with reflections of orange, pink, and soft purple light. Gentle waves roll toward the shore, their crests catching the last rays of the day.
The land in front of you is rugged yet peaceful—a mix of sandy beach and rocky shoreline. The atmosphere feels calm, almost meditative, as if the world is pausing to watch the day fade into night. The photograph captures that fleeting moment when the sky and sea meet in harmony, a balance of light and shadow that feels timeless.
It’s not just a picture of a sunset—it’s the sensation of standing still, breathing in salt air, and watching the day give way to evening.

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1y

This is my newest watercolor in my collection of hand painted portraits of robins.
Have a great weekend!

https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/robin-in-colors-karen-kaspar.html

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Robin in Colors is a hand-painted watercolour painting in portrait format by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A European Robin stands amidst splashes of vibrant colors on a plain creamy white background. The bird's bright orange breast contrasts beautifully with its darker feathers.. The colours of the plumage are repeated in the splashes of colour in the abstract background. The songbird looks in a friendly manner towards the viewer.

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30d

I send thanks to the buyer from Canada who purchased a framed print of

Ocean Breeze -- https://stevehendersonart.com/featured/ocean-breeze-steve-henderson.html?product=framed-print

May the artwork take you to a place of light, goodness, and peace.

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #fedigiftshop #ocean #sunset #framed #decor #sale #light #pacific #nature #worship #joy #peace

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29d

There are no crowds here.

I like that.

Mountain Refuge canvas print -- https://stevehendersonart.com/featured/mountain-refuge-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #fedigiftshop #mountains #nature #travel #hiking #camping #peace #landscape #decor #trees #forest #wilderness #USA #river

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28d

I send thanks to the buyer from Idaho who purchased a framed print of

Light Reading -- https://stevehendersonart.com/featured/light-reading-steve-henderson.html?product=framed-print

May the artwork take you to a place of contentment and joy.

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #books #reading #novel #woman #drawing #sale #peace #calm #home #entertainment #nostalgia #nostalgic #artist

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13d

Coming soon to my gallery — winter in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. ❄️
We rarely get snow down here in the valley, so when it shows up, it feels like a little bit of magic. Grateful I got to capture it.
https://beautifulsunphotography.com
#BlueRidgeMountains #Virginia #WinterLandscape #PhotographersCommunity #ayearforart #NaturePhotography

A snow-covered mountain range in the Blue Ridge of Virginia shrouded in fog, with trees blanketed in white. The scene conveys a serene winter landscape.

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One of the things I love about fresh snow is how it instantly turns the whole world monochrome, leaving just the occasional pop of color behind. It’s almost as if the snowfall wipes the color out of everything it touches.

In this scene, it feels like a black-and-white photo except for the taillights — as if the cars started out in full color, but the snow drained it away, leaving only those last little sparks of red.
#Photography #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #SnowPhotography #Virginia #ayearforart

A snowy street lined with trees, their branches heavily coated in snow. Two vehicles can be seen driving on the road, surrounded by a serene winter landscape.

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Stinson Beach Sunset

The Stinson Beach Sunset captures a rare fog-free evening on California’s coast. Golden light spills across the horizon, reflecting on calm waters as vibrant hues of orange, pink, and violet paint the sky. The panoramic view evokes serenity and awe, preserving nature’s fleeting beauty in a timeless coastal moment.

https://pixels.com/featured/stinson-beach-sunset-bill-gallagher.html

#StinsonBeachSunset #BillGallagherPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #StinsonBeach #Sunset #Panoramic #Nature #MarinCountyPhotography

Stinson Beach Sunset

Imagine standing on a wide, open beach as the day ends. The horizon stretches endlessly, with the Pacific Ocean lying calm and reflective before you. Above, the sky glows with layers of color—deep orange near the sun, fading into pinks and purples that blend softly into the blue. The light feels warm and gentle, wrapping the scene in a peaceful glow.

Because Stinson Beach is often covered in fog, this clear view is rare. The air is crisp, and the absence of mist lets the colors shine vividly. The panorama makes the sunset feel larger than life, as if the sky and sea are joining together in one sweeping embrace.

The mood is serene yet powerful—quiet waves roll in, the shoreline is still, and the vastness of the scene invites reflection. It’s a moment of calm beauty, where nature offers a fleeting gift: a sunset so clear and radiant it feels like the world has paused just to let you take it in.

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The Grand Hotel

A timeless view of Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel, its sweeping white façade and iconic 660‑foot porch evoke 19th‑century elegance. Arriving by horse‑drawn carriage, guests step into history while overlooking Lake Huron’s sparkling waters. Vintage charm and majestic architecture make this landmark a symbol of classic American hospitality.

https://pixels.com/featured/the-grand-hotel-bill-gallagher.html

#TheGrandHotel #BillGallagherPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #architecture #MackinacIsland #Porch #Patio

The Grand Hotel

Imagine standing before a grand, historic hotel on Mackinac Island. Its façade is bright white, stretching wide with tall columns and a porch so long—660 feet—that it’s said to be the longest in the world. Picture yourself arriving by horse‑drawn carriage, hearing the clip‑clop of hooves as you ascend toward the entrance. The porch is lined with flags and flowers, and from it you’d feel the breeze off Lake Huron while overlooking the sparkling water. The building radiates old‑world elegance, like stepping back more than a century into a place where tradition and hospitality are carefully preserved

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Stout Grove

Stout Memorial Grove is a beautiful stand of redwoods in Northern California. The trail through the grove is short and sweet with access to the Smith River. We sat on the river bank and listened to the wind blow through the trees as the river ran lazy in the early fall.
I captured this image on the way back from the river.

https://pixels.com/featured/stout-grove-bill-gallagher.html

#StoutGrove #BillGallagherPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #CaliforniaRedwoods #TreeLovers #RedwoodForest #ForestMagic #WallArt

Stout Grove

Imagine standing in a quiet forest where the air feels cool and earthy. Towering redwood trees rise straight up like massive pillars, their trunks wide and textured, stretching far beyond what you can see. The canopy above filters soft daylight, so the ground is bathed in a gentle, dappled glow.

A narrow dirt pathway winds through the grove, inviting you to walk deeper into the stillness. The trail feels calm and welcoming, framed by the immense trees on either side. In the distance, the forest seems endless, fading into layers of trunks and shadows.

The mood is serene and almost reverent — like stepping into a natural cathedral where the silence is broken only by the whisper of wind through leaves and the faint sound of the nearby river.

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Aspen Abstract

There is something about the aspen forest in Colorado that draws my attention. This photograph represents somewhat of a dreamy state walking through these beautiful trees. This image was done without any Photoshop manipulations. This was done through a longer than normal exposure where I was able to imprint the details while blurring it at the same time.

https://pixels.com/featured/aspen-abstract-bill-gallagher.html

#AspenAbstract #BillGallagherPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #AspenForest #Colorado #GiftIdeas

Aspen Abstract

Imagine walking through a Colorado aspen forest in autumn. Tall, slender trees rise around you, their white trunks streaked with dark markings like brushstrokes on a canvas. The leaves above shimmer in golden yellows, catching the light as they rustle softly in the breeze.

Now picture this scene not as a sharp snapshot, but as if you’re drifting into a dream. The photograph uses a long exposure, so the trees appear both present and blurred—details imprinted yet softened, as though the forest is gently swaying even while standing still. The effect is surreal, like memory and reality blending together.

The mood is calm, contemplative, and slightly otherworldly. It feels less like looking at trees and more like feeling their essence—the rhythm of trunks rising, the glow of autumn light, the quiet mystery of the woods.

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1y

Let the wildflowers grow!

Daisies in the meadow hand painted watercolor painting -
https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/daisies-in-the-meadow-karen-kaspar.html

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Daisies in the meadow is a watercolor painting in vertical format by artist Karen Kaspar. It shows many white daisy flowers blooming in an abstracted green meadow.

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My cat in golden light wishes you a nice weekend!

Find my new handmade acrylic painting here: https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/cat-in-golden-light-karen-kaspar.html

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Cat in golden light is an acrylic painting in portrait format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.
The silhouette of a cat is surrounded by brightly coloured autumn leaves, creating a colourful and whimsical atmosphere. The mixture of bright green, purple and orange tones emphasises a feeling of warmth and nature. The cat silhouette is surrounded by glowing warm golden light, which emphasises and highlights the purple silhouette.

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1y

Whitefish Bay is located on the eastern side of Lake Superior, with the international boundary between Michigan and Ontario, Canada, cutting across the bay. I've visited this beach countless times, and its allure never fades. It's incredibly easy to become lost in dreams while gazing out across the water.

https://beautifulsunphotography.com/featured/twilight-at-whitefish-bay-deb-beausoleil.html

#SunsetMagic #LakeSuperior #MichiganSunset #NaturalBeauty #PeacefulScenes #AYearforArt #photography #BuyIntoArt #HomeDecor #wallart #giftideas #HospitalityInteriors

Sunset over Whitefish Bay on Lake Superior in Michigan features a dramatic sky and glowing waters. The peaceful scene is captured as the sun dips below the horizon, ideal for wall art in any setting. Image at: https://beautifulsunphotography.com/featured/twilight-at-whitefish-bay-deb-beausoleil.html See more art & blog at: https://beautifulsunphotography.com/ https://debbeautifulsunphotography.com/ https://www.zazzle.com/store/beautifulsun_designs https://debbeausoleil.com https://www.artpal.com/BeautifulSun/

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A majestic waterfall at The Cascades in Pembroke, Virginia, gracefully cascading over rocks into a tranquil pool.

https://beautifulsunphotography.com/featured/cascading-beauty-in-virginia-deb-beausoleil.html

#WaterfallMagic #NaturePhotography #VirginiaLandscapes #TheCascades #SereneScenery #AYearforArt #photography #BuyIntoArt #HomeDecor #wallart #giftideas #HospitalityInteriors

A beautiful waterfall at The Cascades in Pembroke, Virginia, gracefully descending over layered rock formations into a peaceful pool below. Surrounded by lush green foliage. Image at: https://beautifulsunphotography.com/featured/cascading-beauty-in-virginia-deb-beausoleil.html See more art & blog at: https://beautifulsunphotography.com/ https://debbeautifulsunphotography.com/ https://www.zazzle.com/store/beautifulsun_designs https://debbeausoleil.com https://www.artpal.com/BeautifulSun/

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1y

Enhance your space with the vibrant autumn hues of Abbott Lake, Virginia, a perfect reflection of nature's tranquility. Abbott Lake is at the Peaks of Otter Lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

https://beautifulsunphotography.com/featured/golden-tranquility-at-abbott-lake-deb-beausoleil.html

#GoldenTranquility #AutumnVibes #VirginiaViews #NatureReflections #SereneScapes #BlueRidgeParkway #PeaksOfOtterLodge #AYearforArt #photography #BuyIntoArt #HomeDecor #wallart #giftideas #HospitalityInteriors

Golden autumn trees reflect beautifully in the calm waters of Abbott Lake at Peaks of Otter, Virginia, creating a mirrored image that embodies the quiet of fall. Image at: https://beautifulsunphotography.com/featured/golden-tranquility-at-abbott-lake-deb-beausoleil.html See more art & blog at: https://beautifulsunphotography.com/ https://debbeautifulsunphotography.com/ https://www.zazzle.com/store/beautifulsun_designs https://debbeausoleil.com https://www.artpal.com/BeautifulSun/

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1y

This digitally enhanced image of a yellow alder flower, gleaming with dew, adds striking contrast and bold color to elevate any decor. I really enjoyed experimenting with my original photograph to create a darker, more dramatic aesthetic.

https://beautifulsunphotography.com/featured/vibrant-yellow-petals-deb-beausoleil.html

#YellowAlder #FloralArt #DigitalPainting #BoldColors #GiftIdeas #AYearforArt #BuyIntoArt #NotAI #PhotoPainting #DigitalArt #HomeDecor #WallArt #VisualArtistry