Cool weather comes early in Minnesota. Most of my garden is gone already. the only things that remain in bloom are the marigolds and the seedum.
It won't be long before the only color here will be the painted spindles on my wheelchair ramp.
The last time I painted this the birds were bluebirds and the flowers were daisies.
This time my goal was to make it as brightly colored as possible so I'll have a nicer view out the window when the snow flies.
I took this photo while heading down the ramp today. Every time I go past it I can't help but smile and so far it seems to affect most other people that way too.
As you can see there's still a long way to go before the wheelchair ramp will be painted but each step of the way I'm learning new things and practicing favorite techniques so I don't feel like any of my time and effort on it is wasted.
I'm trying a lot of color and pattern combinations that I've never used before. Doing it outdoors gives me the opportunity to get feedback from neighbors and passers by about what things people like best.
I also think that it may help people find "That Dala Horse Lady" in town so I'm waiting to see what the summer will bring.
