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L. Gruger Art and Travels
http://www.lgruger.com/blog
I am Bend, Oregon artist, Lindy Gruger Hanson. I paint colorful, whimsical worlds. My paintings are filled with interesting symbols, shapes, birds, abstract patterns, line and lots of color. Follow my creative journey as I make art and tell about my life and travels.
Recent Posts
Dec. 4th An Artist’s Day Notes
I AM GRATEFUL for getting some of my projects completed I CAN SEE a sleepy dog at my feet I AM HEARING Ray LaMontagne tunes I AM WEARING navy and denim blue I AM CREATING a 11 x 14 painting I AM MISSING my friend who was here visiting recently I AM ...
4 Gifts from the Weekend
A pink flower blooming in winter. Calm waters. Playful puppy dog. Swirly beach wood. Photos taken on Camano Island in Washington State. ...
Whimsical Snowflake and Birdhouse Christmas Ornaments
The Tumalo Art Co., the gallery where I exhibit my art in Bend, has put up three ornamental Christmas trees for the artists to hang their handmade ornaments that they have for sale on. I made some mini whimsical snowflake paintings… and pai...
Nov. 20th An Artist’s Day Notes
I AM GRATEFUL for conversations with good friends I CAN SEE trees dancing I AM HEARING the dishwasher I AM WEARING blue and green I AM CREATING small paintings for a small works show I AM MISSING the ocean blue I AM HOPING to finish some Christmas o...
Colorful Bookmarks made from Mini Paintings
Lately there’s a couple things I’ve been collecting from my travels and one of them is bookmarks. I love having different bookmarks from places I’ve been. I have bookmarks from Italy and Baja that I especially enjoy using. And I do ...
Nov. 13th An Artist’s Day Notes
I AM GRATEFUL for soft falling snowflakes I CAN SEE the sun has set and it’s dusk I AM HEARING music in the distance I AM WEARING black and light blue I AM CREATING some holiday ornaments I AM MISSING having pizza, maybe we will have some toni...

