We hiked the Halpata Tastanaki Trail at the Pruitt trailhead last week and met a well known local artist.
We've seen him before and spoken to him but this time I asked if he had art displayed locally. And he does!
Meet John Romaine. His facebook page is HERE.
I took a photo of the huge live oak tree nearby but he may have been drawing the one across the trail.
It's a beautiful place to set up your easel and spend some time.
We've had some good hikes lately and enjoyed our time outdoors.
(Mississippi Kite, Swallowtail Kite, Cattle Egret, Hawk)
I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday weekend!
I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE .
Also I like Thursdays HERE.
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...I think that I will go fly a kite!
How fun that you met a local artist. I am going to check out his page.
What a great day on the trails....I am in awe of those who can translate nature to canvas!!
Beautiful photos! I hope you have a nice Memorial Day. :)
Great photos and his painting is fantastic.
Hello,
What a great shot of the artist and his work. I love the two Kite species and your bird mosaic. The last shot is beautiful. Take care, have a happy day and a great new week!
What a fabulous post! The last picture is gorgeous, such a clever mosaic. How nice that you met the painter. The oak is magnificent, I wonder how old it is. I've said it before, you have some great trees in Florida, something I would not have known until I met you. So glad to see that you're enjoying your Jeep. Have a nice Memorial Day.
Great place to paint a picture. Always love it when you find something interesting.
Going to check out the artist's FB page. Lovely photos, as always!
Every ride with you is always an adventure! Always a joy to hop right in! The scenery is always breathtaking! :)
Blessings to you on this Memorial Day Weekend, Net
Oh my gosh those flight shots -- so beautiful and I am so envious of your ability! (And for that matter I even envy the sightings -- but with any luck I'll be back to Florida next year) Love the florida mosaic and too it is really neat to get to meet and talk with the artist.
I would love to be able to draw and paint like that. How fun to have met him.
Happy Monday Diane
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That is a magnificent tree! Truly a great place for artwork. His painting looks wonderful. So happy to hear that you are enjoying the outside, always very uplifting.
-Soma
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Diane - hubby and I went on our first hike of the season last week, and we have another one planned for Thursday. I am excited about this upcoming hike since it is a new one for us! I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
I always think it is beautiful to connect with artists doing their thing it's like you've come across a special treasure as you know they've chosen somewhere interesting. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon!
Here's to more fab wanders!
Wren x
It's wonderful how you and your husband get out for all of those great hikes. How exciting to meet a local artist too. I hope you have a wonderful week Diane.
I bet that was so fun meeting a local artist. WOW! Looks like you had lots of fun. Love all the pictures. I will have to snap a picture of my soninlove's Red jeep that he is restoring. WOW...it's a beaut. He. my daughter and their two girls will enjoy it once it's fully ready to go. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I would have liked to spend time watching the artist, if he didn't mind of course. I think those BIFs (birds in flight) are great against the blue sky. A wonderful tree too Diane.
what a nice surprise, meeting an artist during your walk - I'm envious
I am so envious of all your trails. I am a bit leery about hiking by myself, so mainly stay close to home. xo Laura
I would love to tag along with you in person . . . but visiting your lovely blog will have to do. Your adventures are so much fun!
I hope to see impressive oaks soon. In Georgia.
Beautiful birds in flight. I love that. And the artist is quite qood! Beautiful oaks make great subjects for painting. We live in such a magnificent part of the state. We are blessed!
So nice for you to meet a local artist..
I do like your birds in flight mosaic and those trees in your last mosaic look very nice.
Happy Wishes for the new month of June.
All the best Jan
What a great surprise to meet the artist on your hike! Your pictures are amazing, Diane! You seem to always see interesting things on your walks. Good for you! xo
such lovely mosaics. Great raptor photos and just love that old Oak!
Nice to meet an artist outdoors. Love the one he is holding :)
A great bunch of photos! I enjoyed every one of them!
Have a blessed day!
How nice that you met an artist along the way, Diane. It looks like he's very talented. That large tree looks so old and beautiful. I love that Egret in flight, and the Hawk is so grand. The dandelion always makes me smile. : )
I hope you have good June days. : )
~Sheri
I love seeing artists painting in plein air. Maybe one day I'll be one of them.
How fun to meet a local artist.
I like the dandelion photo. :-)
I also like the last photo.
My Memorial Day was different. We went to a cookout and almost froze! It was cold. Florida is looking better and better to this "northern" Tennessee girl.
Jeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
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I'm catching up with your posts. I have to say those sun flowers are simply gorgeous, and those peaches are making me hungry. They look so good! I've missed seeing your photos from the daily walks. Thank you so much for sharing. You have a super day, hugs, Edna B.
oh how fun!! i have met several artists at longwood gardens, their work is inspiring and beautiful!! your flight captures are wonderful!! the kite is amazing!!
it rained here for three days, it is raining again today...my garden could use a little sunshine!!
i have always thought a community garden would be a great idea for complexes like yours!!
A very beautiful environment that actually inspires works of art. The artist John Romaine has a style that I really like.
I'm really looking forward to your mosaic with trees, which you announced to me in your lovely comment :-)
All the best!
Hugs, Traude
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So enjoyed reading your post this morning with my coffee. I love your photos of birds and trails. I continue to be envious of these wonderful outings of yours. I enjoy spying your very nifty red vehicle too!
You always find something interesting on your walks, Diane! But I think this is the first artist! Lovely.
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