All Things Fall

Fall is in the air in Buffalo, NY.

I love this time of year as it is

an awakening of new things,

that only happen and seen in

the fall.

I have lived in other areas of the

country that just don't seem to

celebrate the many things that fall has to offer. Of course there is Halloween everywhere, but

there is something about the cool days and nights that just gives it a different feeling and mood.

In a creative aspect it seems generating, the cool days when the air flows through my studio and

the heat isn't making my brain not function. I feel more inspired in cooler weather. Now winter is a little different, it gets old real quick. I am just at the beginning phase of cool weather and the nights are longer and no snow, just the wonderful smell of autumn in the air.

I am starting to put up my Halloween and Holiday cards on etsy.com (grandarts). They are

so much fun to do. I would suggest to anyone that is bored, time on there hands, create cards.

Even if it is just for your friends and family. You will find them a true expression of your

creativity. I find ideas and look through rubber stamping magazines, then get inspired.

I do something different, but something usually grabs me, and my brain goes wild with ideas.

To me they are each inventions, a different form of art, than painting. I sometimes get as much

if not more satisfaction doing them. To me, they are therapy. I don't get as frustrated with

cards. They just seem to take on their own character.

The fall and winter is long, I have to admit. If you live in a region, facing the same long seasons

until spring, a hobby is a great way to pass time. I never have enough hours in the day to

do what I want.

Let me know your ideas, what you do to pass the time and enjoy every minute.

Take care, Happy Fall!

Patricia