Autumn art

The Autumn side of the beehive

                                                 

Its Autumn and the trees are in wonderful colours of red, yellow and orange. 

When I drive through our country side of the Moutere I enjoy the golden colours of the vineyards and the hazy blue mountains in the background. I am blessed to live in such a beautiful place.

Our son Paul and his wife Emma are opening soon a new business called Honey and Cacoa in Arrowtown, near Queenstown selling New Zealand honey and chocolate.

I am painting a beehive with the four seasons and have just finished the Autumn side.

The scene of the painting is in Arrowtown.

The beehive will be placed outside the shop.

Yesterday I did a creativity session at our local resthome and hospital.

Working with pastels colouring in autumn leaves.

Art is such a relaxing activity for people suffering from dementia, really being in the moment.

A little bit of joy and colour in the day.

the peace dove

                                             

Yesterday I went with my dog Ollie and my craft supplies to the rest home and hospital for the elderly.

I am visiting every week with Ollie, he is trained as a therapy dog.

 I write about his adventures on my other blog:

ollietherapydog.blogspot.co.nz

Twice a month I teach some art or craft at the hospital or dementia ward, while Ollie keeps an eye on the residents and goes for pats and cuddles. When he gets tired, he disappears under the piano and sleeps.

Decorating with glitter

 This time some of the elderly made paper doves for the Christmas displays.

I prepared the patterns of the doves at home and brought enough glitter, paper doilies, stamps to decorate the doves and then they got cut out and assembled.

 It was lovely to see staff and residents really enjoying the craft activity.
The elderly who couldn't participate were still part by watching us working.

Nearly ready to assemble.

When I got home with a tired Ollie dog and after putting my craft supplies away I picked the first bunch of roses and jasmine out of my garden. Summer is nearly there.