Dayle's Painted Diary

Address 10"x7" watercolour

2009-06-20T14:12:00.000-03:00

Tulips 10"x7" watercolour

2009-06-12T16:12:00.001-03:00

Sky Boat 10"x7" watercolour

2009-06-04T17:20:00.002-03:00

Flourish 7"x10" watercolour

2009-05-31T12:33:00.003-03:00

Splattering flourish of reds, yellows, greens and violets explodes in a riot of growth.

The shed starts to dissolve and fade from view behind bushes and shrubs.

A stone marker delineates edge of property before it is completely devoured.

The homes are disappearing and joining the return of natures dressed finery.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

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Gone Fishing 10"x7" watercolour

2009-05-28T11:00:00.006-03:00

The river flows down to the ocean basin under bridges and beside a busy highway.

Gentle swish an arching line, quiet focus, wait a beat then let the line snake through the air.

It's early Friday morning maybe on his way to work. His car simply drove him here.

Again he throws the line in a silver S then pulls back to a slow rhythmic beat.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Terns Supper 7"x10" watercolour

2009-05-26T15:18:00.005-03:00

As the late evening sun falls down for the night, a frenzy of dining alights.

Flashes of white darting round and round; terns catch their supper.

Plunging in and out like a needle drawn and threaded through by a giant hand.

So fast and quick, flitting and then... gone like the light,like a thought.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Magnolia 7"x10" watercolour

2009-05-21T18:44:00.003-03:00

Warm black earth through fingers fall planting, weeding and turning soil.

Focused concentration on task, hands work their magic of stars and beginnings.

A flock of magnolia flowers open breaking free up on pink shaded wings unseen.

Viney roped hedge screen and obscure while grounded fixed attention attract.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Fountain 10"x7" watercolour

2009-05-21T16:21:00.006-03:00

Water streaming down and over, stepping and falling, tripping and splattering.

Clear curtains cascading landing to ripples radiating outward in pulsed rhythm.

Sparkling, tingling, shimmering, bubbling after long frozen winter retreat.

Fountain in the middle of the courtyard bathed in light and banked by new growth.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

SOLD

Weeping Pussy Willow 10"x7" watercolour

2009-05-14T17:44:00.004-03:00

Yellow bellyed bird perched a top tree serenades "twee-tawee-tawee-tee-o"

Sun lit weeping pussy willow thick with a thatched, bowl mopped branches.

Crowned fluffy clusters of flower cotton puffs light green dripping down.

Open window charms and flirts of lyrical boasting songs.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Big Blue 7"x10" watercolour

2009-05-14T14:27:00.005-03:00

Spotted hat, bright pink raincoat, poke-a-dot stockings and ladybug boots styling fierce.

Climbing up slides and flying down slides, through tubes and under arches but then...

Full stop. How did this get here? Now what do I do? The big bad blue.

I know; call for assistance; that works. Hey! I got up but I can't get down.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h

or e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Forsythia 10"x7" watercolour

2009-05-12T12:29:00.003-03:00

Along the shore road nestled quietly waking to shining brightness.

Forsythia a blaze burns from the early Spring light of sky's pale yellow glow.

An old Victorian home shades and shadows beside the simmering basin waters.

All new and budding, new starts and new beginnings.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Morning Doves 7"x10" watercolour

2009-05-03T13:40:00.005-03:00

Day begins at the entrance of the courtyard , silence is broken.

Flapping pale grey wings fluttering emerging from the shadow dwelling.

All winter invisible blending and camouflaged undercover in buildings eaves.

Cooing gently soft songs morning doves venture out into the light.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Butterfly Kite 10"x7" watercolour

2009-04-30T12:53:00.007-03:00

Low setting sun making long finger shadows of coming night.

Neon bright light illuminates wings of a butterfly kite and the wind animates.

Erratically swooping, gliding, catching, and riding the last of the days rays.

Children laugh and chase for the fun of reaching for something so illusive.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Spring Quilt 10"x7" watercolour

2009-04-29T12:36:00.004-03:00

Across the basin, terraced on eagle hill, along shore drive are a pattern of homes.

Dull morning, muted colours sitting quietly before the Spring's loud assault of hue.

Triangles, rectangles, squares of buildings quilted and sewn with curves of nature.

Trees are naked, bare and transparent to be clothed, covered and solid brightness.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Moorings 10"x7" watercolour

2009-04-22T20:17:00.004-03:00

Floating fuchsia orbs pokadot the basin water and reversed sky like planets.

Newly spouted over the Easter weekend the moorings mark where their boats will anchor.

Flying in a wet space with the far shore like a space ship.

Too cold for boating weather but just right to make ready.

From the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Crocus 10"x7" watercolour

2009-04-20T22:10:00.004-03:00

A mat of twigs, straw, dried grass and withered leaves over dirt is broken open.

Life with new, fresh colour emerges in green and purple from the dead ground.

Crocus flower announcing Spring loudly, with;

Vibrant, luscious, luminous, luxurious colour.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Marina Waits 10"x7"watercolour

2009-04-19T18:48:00.005-03:00

Vacant bare branched mauve and dark green trees are a backdrop to club.

Crowded jumble of tented boats lie dormant in temporary marina and wait.

Early Spring sunlight, spotlight and illuminate against the background.

Soon, so soon their true nature will be seen in the grace of their bow.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Spring Swing 10"x7" watercolour

2009-04-16T14:36:00.004-03:00

On a cold bright Spring day by the waters edge is a children's playground.

Bundled in winter coat, wool mittens, hat and stockings and snow boots a decision is made.

Long unused swings invite. "Lets play. Lets play"

Answering a child replies gleefully soaring and flying up.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Gate 10"x7" watercolour

2009-04-14T14:36:00.004-03:00

In the middle of an unkepted hedge is a unused gate with two pillars either side.

No footprints in the snow, no one shovels, no path leads to the old Victoria house it is in front of.

The wrought iron grill, hinges and lock are all rusted stains run down the concrete mortar and brick.

A gate from long ago from nowhere to nowhere but its strength and beauty still stand now.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at

dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Sea Gull Waits 7"x 10" watercolour

2009-04-13T10:37:00.003-03:00

The river empties into the basin where a boat mooring flows with guest.

A top a bright vibrant magenta sphere on fast moving water a sea gull perches.

Looking out to sea waiting, nobly waiting, with chest out and eyes high, waiting.

It is Spring but the boats are not in and so we wait with chin up.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at

dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Railway Bridge 7"x10" watercolour

2009-04-07T17:42:00.004-03:00

A railway bridge spans over a rushing river and road on pillars of stone.

It has a look of age like it has been there forever, strong and weathered.

Light hits on it's charactered and multi-textured surface of wall, disappearing in shadow.

Two runners pass under in cover of casted shadow silhouetted.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h

or e-mail me at

dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Bright Climb 10"x7" watercolour

2009-04-06T16:35:00.002-03:00

Sunshine glistens and glimmers off the basin's shore.

Clear and clean the bottom of pebbles and stones can be seen.

There are steep stairs ascending the sea wall to challenge and clammer up.

The escape, the climb, the victory; Mom's hand planted on back undetected.

To happily exclaim. "I DID IT MYSELF! I DID IT MYSELF!"

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Red Umbrella 10"x7" watercolour

2009-04-05T17:21:00.005-03:00

April showers, icy, bone chilling, cold, windy and wet.

A lone hooded woman walking her plaid dressed dog forges on.

Bright red umbrella stands out against a background of greyed sodden.

Blue pavement and ochre cement with reflections of trees, dog and woman.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Duck Flock 10"x7" watercolour

2009-04-01T16:43:00.001-03:00

By the rushing, gushing Spring river is a park in between two bridges.

A grazing flock of ducks chow down to the yellowed newly exposed grass.

A dried out landscape of bush, tree and grasses surround the gazebo.

The open field happily feeds the ducks.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Swan Swarm 7"x10" watercolour

2009-03-23T20:23:00.003-03:00

Skyward thugs brass, crass and rude, insulting, barking and squawking.

Swarming, diving, circling and teasing a gang of gulls harass.

A meal and peace disturbed causing even a royal mute swan to cry out.

Water ripples radiating outward and the moment passes.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Promise of Spring 10"x7" watercolour

2009-03-20T15:09:00.002-03:00

Promise of Spring on the shore of the basin's pebble beach.

A boy throws stones in freshly melted water, absorbed in play.

Sitting on sea wall steps mother watches protectively enjoying the sun.

Clothes shed behind her, the season's warmth and still waters ahead.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Lace and Crows 10"x7" watercolour

2009-03-19T18:22:00.001-03:00

Squawk, crackle and quawe crow's black feathers ruffled.

Erupts and subsides, noise the still in waves as an ocean.

Heavy wet snow clothe trees in white splendour refinement.

Winter lace ornamentally decorate a net filter of light.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Deer Tracks 10"x7" watercolour

2009-03-18T18:11:00.001-03:00

Tracks in the snow by an icy stream found on an early morning trek.

Between a waterfront home and a public pool; the water rushes to the basin.

Grabbing a quick refreshing drink of cold, cold water before she dashes off.

A noise: freezes her like a sculpture, a deer disappears like a memory.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Light Jogger- 7"x10' watercolour

2009-03-17T15:04:00.001-03:00

The undulating line of a wire fence, and path drawing to follow.

Morning light lights dogwood and vines in oranges and burgundy.

Blue sky and trees reflected in puddles and ice as runner passes.

Wavy, fluctuating, pulsating shadows cast over ground and snow of trail.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Swan Dines 7"x10" watercolour

2009-03-12T18:03:00.001-03:00

Snow and ice diamond on simmering blue water.

A sun lit vessel of food is lowered and presented.

Gliding over for a regal inspection the swan eats.

Behind floating a wharf, sea wall, log and tree branch.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico

As The Crow Flies 10"x7" watercolour

2009-03-11T17:42:00.001-03:00

A crow flies gliding, wings out stretched reaching.

Deep rich black against light morning backdrop.

Wistful clouds blush pale sky yellow kisses horizon.

Roofs and snow sparkle nestled across on far shore.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

River Mocha 10"x7" watercolour

2009-03-09T17:00:00.001-03:00

A mocha muddy torrent swiftly racing by.

Run off from melting and rain flooding in surging flow.

Lined by solid shore, rocks immobile in contrast.

Gull perches like sentry calm and stoic.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Breaking Ice 10"x7" watercolour

2009-03-08T14:02:00.001-03:00

Breaking ice of a late winter thaw cracking and thundering.

Slab patterning an abstract checker board design over expanse.

Far shore reflected as low clouds nibble at edges.

The giant awakes from a deep, deep, sleep.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Road to Dusk 7"x10" watercolour

2009-03-03T13:14:00.001-04:00

Sun low sinking down a moment before night.

Ribbons of gold a road to dusk with coloured sky reflected.

Couple walk dog silhouetted with long shadows.

Borders of blue snow and trees of purple lead across basin.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Twilight Crows-10"x7" watercolour

2009-03-02T13:02:00.001-04:00

Over the basin twilight sky of gold, orange, blue, and mauve.

Caws, crackles and cries crows call to loudly gather together.

Appearing from nowhere toward the setting sun they darken.

Blackening evening in Bedford, drawing night covers over town.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h

or e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Basin Sky-10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-26T18:16:00.001-04:00

There is a tangle of dogwood, weeds and choke cherry vines bordering lane.

Sun bright glow radiates past clouds that simmers on steel water.

Frozen basin with fresh fallen snow held in place by shore, rock and land.

Off in the distance two cities; Dartmouth and Halifax tied with a bridge.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Winter Orchid-10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-25T18:33:00.001-04:00

Reaching yearning orchid flowers and leaves call for Spring.

Colours of warmth opened in pink and green of earth grown life.

Outside bleak and cold empty white covered.

A hawk flies with a catch and light catches, morning sun illuminating all.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dart@ns.sympatico.ca

Marina Before the Storm-7"x10" watercolour

2009-02-24T17:00:00.001-04:00

Dull muted light hints of approaching cold snowy storm.

Ice and mud on the puddled lane mirrors moody sky.

Anchored held on their mounts stand tented and snow covered boats.

Mast daggers pointing high standing on guard.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Bottoms Up-10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-23T16:51:00.002-04:00

Bottoms up, three, four ducks down, mooning.

Flowing like corks with their flippered feet a flapping.

Popping up for a moment's breath then down again.

The current is swift and fast, just breath.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

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Spatter Crows-10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-20T16:40:00.002-04:00

A spattering of black paint on white paper.

Pristine bright white snow with two black crows.

Gangsters of the feathered set, blue shine on coats.

Sharp talons and beaks all angles and points.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

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Jogged Ducks-10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-19T14:19:00.001-04:00

Along a path that winds by the shore there is a small bridge over a stream.

Ducks bath unseen until a disturbance.

Startled birds explode into a flapping quacking escape.

Rhythmic pulsing beat of his feet, the jogger doesn't notice.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Gull Excitement-7"x10" watercolour

2009-02-18T14:01:00.001-04:00

School of fish passes below in open from ice cover.

Sudden excitement the gulls amass together squawking.

Diving, circling, swirling, dodging, vying for their place.

Diamond sparkle treasure captured on lit wings.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Swan Majesty-10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-12T13:42:00.002-04:00

There at the mouth of the river as it drains into the basin is a house named Swan.

A quacking crowd parts, with regal measured steps her majesty presents herself.

There were three now one: her mate and off spring drowned, caught in fishing lines.

She is alone now, a swan among ducks, she has splendour and place, Queen.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

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Seagull Glide-10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-11T13:29:00.001-04:00

Silent elegant clear simple grace, a seagull glides effortlessly.

Day's beginning light edge wings and flood tail feathers.

Below in cool stillness he passes the roof of a condo.

Fringed illuminated line divide earth from sky.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Duck Hideaway -10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-10T13:12:00.001-04:00

Cat tail screen behind a small hill with a babbling black winter stream.

Private from condos and walking path; ducks bath.

This is their recluse, their spa away from the quacking crowd.

Only a light pattern reveals their movement in their own escape.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Crow Reflection -10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-09T12:53:00.001-04:00

Across and over the railroad tracks is an abandoned battered building.

Tap, tap, tap... on the glass followed by flapping and fluttering.

Graffiti sprawled and sprayed wall, windows mirrored crow's reflection.

He stays with his image as a constant companion.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Thicket of Lace-10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-04T12:38:00.001-04:00

Tranquil thicket dressed with winter lace.

Boughs frothed weighed heavy with snow.

Startled red breast of robin looking for his perch.

Uncovers a group gathering of chickadees hidden feasting on berries.

Arguing blue jays take no notice, dark clean stream runs through.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Lone Boat -10"x7" watercolour

2009-02-02T12:16:00.001-04:00

Gold sun hit glass over barbed wire tangle of vines.

Lone boat she appears cradled on mount pointing to frozen waves of the basin.

This one she remains in a empty marina once filled but now closed.

She being separate and apart shows her grace with the reflections on hull and glass.

Warm light poking through clouds onto ice behind her.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Ducks Swim in Sky-10"x7" watercolour

2009-01-30T11:56:00.001-04:00

At the end of the fast flowing river, under the bridge that drains into the basin is a swimming hole of sorts.

Quacking and flapping the ducks socialize before their morning dip.

Some lie by the water sunning while others primp and prune or just chatter and make loud noise.

Blue sky in the water that the duck's swimming ripples over in pattern that falls behind.

This all happens under a well travelled bridge unnoticed.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Gull Salute-10"x7" watercolour

2009-01-29T11:28:00.001-04:00

Sudden thaw brought a inch of water over ice where seagulls stand in formation.

They seem to be saluting the morning sun their reflections in the water.

Normally gulls are crass and vulgar with crackling calls over food but here are serene, noble.

Majestic and elegant praising the coming day.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca

Harbour Seal -10"x7" watercolour

2009-01-28T18:25:00.001-04:00

Monday morning I saw a squirming speck in the distance on the ice in the basin.

When I looked closer with binoculars I could make out a harbour seal having a private party jittering and jiving to an ancient song.

It was -20c the open water behind her steamed from the freezing air.

She lay on ice that had rippled waves of snow that looked like white water.

The harbour seals are birthing their calves and have been for the past week.

from the wilds of Bedford

Dayle Dodwell

$200 plus s/h or

e-mail me at dartd@ns.sympatico.ca