Impossible Sketches

Posted on February 14, 2017 by treshabarger

When I was trying to teach myself how to draw, I bought several drawing books. I didn’t do much with most of them for a long time. Now that I’m taking drawing lessons and have learned a little bit, I’m returning to those books and trying out a few things. I drew these two sketches based on instructions from How to Draw Cool Stuff by Catherine V. Holmes.

The Impossible Triangle

I decided to try my watercolor pencils to shade the heart. I don’t really know how to use the watercolor pencils, but I read the instructions and took Nike’s advice: Just Do It. I made the heart into a Valentine’s Day card for hubby.

The Impossible Heart

Hill Country View

Posted on February 13, 2017 by treshabarger

Burnet, Texas, is in the Hill Country and there are several places for a good view.

Looking west

Texas’ Longest Serving Sheriff

Posted on February 12, 2017 by treshabarger

On one corner of the square in Burnet , Texas, is the old Burnet County Jail with a statue of Wallace Riddell, Texas’ longest serving sheriff. He served 39 years, 1 month, 11 days (1939-1978).

Burnet Old Jail Sheriff Wallace Riddell 1 Sheriff Wallace Riddell 2

Hamilton Creek

Posted on February 11, 2017 by treshabarger

I drove up to Burnet, Texas, and had lunch with Steve. He was nice enough to drive me around, showing me a few tourist-y things.

Hamilton Creek, Burnet, Texas

Turtle sunning itself on a rock in Hamilton Creek, Burnet, Texas

Bird alongside Hamilton Creek, Burnet, Texas

Until Further Notice: Fiction Friday

Posted on February 10, 2017 by treshabarger

The Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.

Photo copyright Ted Strutz

Until Further Notice

Kate hadn’t seen another scavenger hunter in more than an hour. She looked at the clue once more: Four on the floor, stillness amidst the flow of time.

Turning towards the sound of running water, Kate eventually exited the woods, coming to the creek. I only need the last item! She flipped an imaginary coin, turning upstream, soon spotting the chair. She trotted into the water, hoping she was first. She found a note taped underneath the seat.

“Until further notice, celebrate everything.”

Smiling, Kate returned the note to its envelope, deciding to share the sentiment with those who followed.

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To read other Friday Fictioneer stories based on this photo, select the smiley blue frog.

It's a long story …

a light-hearted look at life by Tresha Barger

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