Drawing Mannequin Walking Like Leonardo DiCaprio

The mannequin on my desk looked vaguely familiar and then I realized why.

Zombie Night at the St Paul Saints Baseball Game - Small Adventures Week 6

Zombies and baseball, I love minor league baseball.

There was a zombie race and beauty pageant.

The Zombies must have scared away the crowds since the stadium was maybe 10% filled.

Garden Stone Ideas from Caponi Art Park

The garden stonework at this fun park is inspiring and a lot it it is attainable. I think I'll incorporate some of the elements at the cabin.

The top edging is concrete blocks with stone obelisk behind them.

I would not have thought you could have had the paved paths in Minnesota with the frost pushing up the stones but they looked great. One is stone and the other is timbers placed on end.

The garden bench was built into a stone retaining wall.

Flamenco Dancing at Caponi Art Park - Small Adventures Week 3

Flamenco Para Todos with Flamenco Espana performed at Caponi Art Park in Eagan, MN.

There are 60 acres of art in a woodland setting to explore. Most of the sculptures were done by the park's founder, Anthony Caponi. 

Many of the sculptures are incorporated into the landscape and the earthworks become part of the experience.

The Photoshop action for the film strip is Sutro.

The Tall Ships Came Into Duluth, Minnesota - Small Adventures Week 2

The tall ships docked in Duluth 7/25 and were well received by a huge crowd of onlookers. I don't think I've ever seen so many cameras in one place.

Afterwards, we joined another huge crowd at the Portland Malt Shop for the best malts in Minnesota.

We continued along old highway 61 which skirts the lake. We've taken this lovely drive many times but the rain that hit on the way back was new. It struck the windshield like hail and was painful when we stuck our hands out the car windows. Cool. I love a good storm.

This photoshop action is Brannan.

Art Car Parade Around Lake Harriet - Small Adventures 1

Traffic around Lake Harriet took an odd turn last night when the Art Car Parade wound it's way around the lake.

The couch is controlled by a game style controller and it races and spins around the street. 

My daughter's favorite was a Dr Who car with Bad Wolf written on the side.

Yesterday while on a bike ride with my daughter I decided we needed to schedule weekly small adventures where we do something different or learn a new skill.

My family spends too much time in different rooms with everyone on their own computer; we've even texted each other inside the house.

The Instagram style film strip actually was actually taken with a digital SLR camera but I do like playing with my toys. Daniel Box made some very nice Photoshop actions that are very easy to use. This one is Toaster. My plan is to do a photo strip for each of our small adventures.

Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication Poster

Frost covered trees have a spectacular beauty and last winter we were treated to an exceptional vista; white and gray are so elegant together. I chose a simple font with lovely open counters to accompany the photo and reflect the circular image.

I love this poster so much I have it over my desk.

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Turkey Trot

We like to take the long way home to go past a wooded area full of wild turkeys.

No Parking Ramp

Barbies on the Barbie

These Barbie Dolls were in a neighbor's yard. He was such a quiet child...

Table Walker

It's good to be a small dog.

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