ToC Computer Art by Jan

Reason for The Season

2011-12-20T11:08:00.018-05:00

This is a time to remember the reason we have Christmas

and not get caught up in the glitz and glitter of commercialism.

Take time to reflect on the miracle of Christmas.
This is a large sized desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the above image.
If you need a 1024x768 you will find that here
Wishing you a Joyous, Peaceful Christmas!
Jan

Thanksgiving

2011-11-22T11:00:00.006-05:00

This is a resposting of the desktop I did two years ago and is an image

depicting the pilgrims giving thanks on the first Thanksgiving Day.

If you click on the image you can save it to your computer; if you need

a 1024x768 you can find that here

Remember to give thanks for all your blessings on this Thanksgiving Day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jan

Veterans Day

2011-11-08T14:40:00.005-05:00

Veterans Day, Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, they're all the same depending

on the country in which you live.

They all commemorate the cessation of The Great War (War World I) which ended at 11 AM

November 11, 1918.

It's a day to honor our fallen veterans who gave unselfishly of their lives

to preserve our freedoms.

Take a few moments on Friday to remember these fallen heroes who have

fought in so many conflicts.

May God bless our servicemen.

Jan

Halloween Night

2011-10-28T14:36:00.008-04:00

Just had to do a spooky desktop for Halloween although I don't decorated with ghosts and

witches it's nice to do the unexpected occasionally.

The building in the desktop is a picture I took several years ago while in the mountains

and with a number of PSP changes was able to give it a spooky look.

You can save the desktop to your computer by clicking on the image;

if you need a 1024x768 you'll find that here

Hope your Halloween isn't too scary!

Jan

Halloween

2011-10-26T14:22:00.007-04:00

Has the witch found your computer yet?

This is my favorite Halloween desktop and I have posted it

in previous years but I never tire of this witch.

This is a large size desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a 1024x768 you'll find that here

Have a fun Halloween and watch for another desktop later in the week.

Enjoy!

Jan

Bodie Light

2011-09-23T11:00:00.009-04:00

Bodie Island Lighthouse is only one of the many lighthouses that do the North Carolina coast.

It's one of my favorites because it's the first lighthouse on the way to Hatteras Island

where we vacationed and lived over a thirty year span.

We still live close enough that we can visit for old times sake.

Click on the image to download the desktop to your computer.

I hope you enjoy the images of Bodie Light as much as I.

Jan

September 11, 2001-2011

2011-09-09T11:09:00.009-04:00

This Sunday we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that

took place on September 11, 2001.

No one will ever forget where they were when the attacks took place and if you

are like me the images that filled the television screens have been embedded in your mind.

Too many people lost their lives that day through no fault of their own.

Many heroes were born that day as they responded to the tragedies at the

Word Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington Virginia.

Heroes were also on United Airlines flight 93 when in crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Please take time on Sunday to remember the victims and their families,

the first responders and the heroes.

God Bless America!

Jan

Red, White and Blue Flowers

2011-07-14T13:02:00.015-04:00

I am delighted to have permission to use a painting by Janet Arline Barker

for my Red, White and Blue desktop.

Please visit her website to view her beautiful paintings.

Thank you, Janet.

This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the above image.

If you need a 1024 x 768 you'll find that here.

I hope you enjoy Janet's beautiful painting as much as I.

Jan

Independence Day

2011-07-01T07:54:00.016-04:00

Independence Day (Fourth of July) is the day we commemorate the

Declaration of Independence which declared our independence from Great Britain.

Traditionally celebrated with fireworks and picnics.

This is a large size desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the above image;

if you need a 1024x768 you can find that here

As you celebrate the Fourth of July take time to remember the brave men

who fought the Revolutionary War

that we may have Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Enjoy the Fourth!
Jan

Flag Day

2011-06-13T15:23:00.007-04:00

Tomorrow is Flag Day in the USA.

Reposting last year's desktop.

God Bless America!

Jan

Rose Galaxies

2011-06-07T15:23:00.005-04:00

In keeping with our "stars" theme I have used a NASA Hubble image for my desktop.

I serendipitously found this on the internet and was immediately intrigued by this

picture that NASA used to celebrate Hubble's 20th anniversary.

You can read all about it here

This is a large desktop which you can save to your computer by clicking on the above image.

If you need a 1024x768 you can find that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Memorial Day

2011-05-29T11:22:00.011-04:00

When looking for a Memorial Day image I found this picture of the

WW I Memorial in Jackson, Mississippi, on the Library of Congress site.

I immediately knew I had to use that monument as a desktop to pay tribute to

all the heros who have so valiantly fought for our freedom yesterday and today.

As you celebrate Memorial Day please take time to reflect on our servicemen

who give unselfeshly of themselves so that we can live free.

God Bless America!

Jan

Wynken, Blynken and Nod

2011-05-25T15:12:00.006-04:00

Our upcoming theme is "Stars" which immediately brought me to this desktop

of "Wynken, Blynken and Nod" which was one of my favorite childhood rhymes.

I had memorized it years ago but have forgotten much of it since then.

The poem was written by Eugene Field and published in 1889;

if you've never read it you can find it here

The illustration is by Minnie Dibdin Spooner from the book

The Golden Staircase: Poems and Verses for Children and is in the public domain.

This is a large desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a 1024x768 size you can find that here

I hope you enjoy "Wynken, Blynken and Nod" as much as I.

Jan

National Day of Prayer

2011-05-03T19:03:00.006-04:00

Our Founding Fathers designed our nation with Divine help and blessings.
As a nation we need to continue to seek God's guidance and blessings.
Please pray for our Armed Forces, our nation, our government and all our
citizens devastated by the tornadoes and floods.
Thursday is 'National Day of Prayer'; for more information click on the logo to the left.
God Bless America!
Jan

Easter

2011-04-23T11:34:00.008-04:00

This is the Easter desktop that I posted last year but it's a favorite of mine
and decided to repeat it this Easter.
It is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.
Easter Blessings!
Jan

Easter Scrap Elements

2011-04-22T15:02:00.007-04:00

I've just finished some Easter Eggs to go with the scrap papers I posted earlier this week

All eggs are .png files and can be resized to meet your needs.

You can download zip file here

Happy Easter!

Jan

Easter Scrap Papers

2011-04-17T14:55:00.006-04:00

I love the colors of Easter and have made some papers and bows in my favorite Easter shades.

The papers are 800x800, the perfect size for digiscraps, tags and cards.

Bows are .png files and can be resized.

You can download the papers Here

Enjoy!

Jan

Spring

2011-04-12T13:32:00.005-04:00

Spring is here; the trees are greening, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing and there's a bluebird box in the neighbor's backyard looking for a tenant.

I thank my daughter Jen for the above picture which I decided to embellish with tubes.

The vacancy sign was created from a sign post made by Judy

Thank you, Judy.

The Bluebird was tubed from a previous desktop.

This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the above image.

If you need a standard size desktop you'll find that here

I hope you enjoy this desktop as much as I enjoyed making it.

Jan

A Rose for Doris

2011-04-01T15:04:00.016-04:00

My daughter requested this desktop in memory of a special friend;

she and I decided to share it with all of you

This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a 1024x768 size you can find that here

Jan

Bluebird

2011-03-21T11:15:00.006-04:00

Every March the bluebirds return to the NC coastal plain and this year's no exception.

Recently my daughter, Jen, took a beautiful picture of one sitting way up in a tree.
I thank her for taking the picture and I thank the bluebirds for their flash of color in our yard.
This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.
Enjoy!
Jan

St. Patrick's Day

2011-03-15T16:14:00.005-04:00

The background on the above image is a picture of Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland,

built around 1210.

The circular image is a peephole in a bridge created by a cannon ball firing at the castle.

This is a large desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

Have a great St. Patrick's Day!

Enjoy!

Jan

Presidents' Day

2011-02-19T13:23:00.003-05:00

Monday is Presidents' Day in the USA and is what we used to call Washington's Birthday.

The holiday was moved to a Monday from his actual date of birth (Feb. 22)

so we could all have a long weekend.

I've chosen a public domain photo of Mount Rushmore for my desktop.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a granite sculpture carved into the face of

Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

The heads sculpted in to the mountain are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,

Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.

The sculpture was completed in the 1930's; you can read about it here

This is a large sized desktop and should fit most computers;

click on the above image to save to your computer.

Enjoy your weekend and remember George Washington!

Jan

Valentine Scraps

2011-02-12T19:39:00.003-05:00

I've done a mini scrap kit for Valentine's Day, perfect for digi-scrap pages, tags and cards.
I've chosen red and pink for the colors with three 800x800 papers in each color
and three coordinating elements in each color.

You can download the kit here

I hope you enjoy the kit as much as I enjoyed making it.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Jan

Ronald Reagan

2011-02-05T12:46:00.004-05:00

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) would have celebrated his 100th birthday tomorrow.

He is my favorite and most admired modern day president and I

frequently say to my husband "where's 'Ronnie' when we need him?".

If you'd like to read more of his wonderful quotes you can find them here.

This is a large size desktop that you can save by clicking on the above image;

if you need a regular size desktop you can download that here.

Happy Birthday President Reagan!

Jan

Wear Red

2011-02-03T18:58:00.002-05:00

February is American Heart Month and tomorrow is National Wear Red Day.

I am delighted to dedicate this desktop to heart health.

I invite you to visit the Wear Red Day link and look at what is offered.

Click on the above image to save the desktop to your computer.

Enjoy and stay heart healthy!

Jan

Gathering Wood for Winter

2011-01-08T11:25:00.004-05:00

This is a painting by George Henry Durrie (1820-1863), an American landscape

painter whose specialty was winter scenes.

I love the colors in this particular painting, the russet shades of Autumn linger

as a contrast to the snow on the ground.

The sky is the same color as the sky I've seen out my kitchen window on

fall and winter mornings.

This is a large size desktop that you can save by clicking on the above image.

I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I.

Jan

Christmas

2010-12-23T21:17:00.002-05:00

Wishing everyone a very Blessed Christmas.

Jan

Midnight Snow

2010-12-13T13:36:00.005-05:00

I've done a mini kit in blue, white and silver that I hope you'll like.

There are 6 papers 800 x 800 and 6 elements.

Size is ideal for digital scrap pages, tags and cards.

You can download the kit here

Look for a matching card in our gallery later in the week.

Enjoy!

Jan

Thanksgiving

2010-11-22T20:11:00.003-05:00

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Please give thanks for all blessings large and small.

Enjoy!

Jan

Veterans Day

2010-11-09T10:18:00.003-05:00

Veterans Day in USA is Remembrance Day in other countries;

a time to remember those service men who gave their lives for our freedom.

Veterans Day was established in 1919 following WWI when many

of our soldiers lost their lives in foreign lands fighting the "Great War".

The cemetery image is Flanders Field where 368 Americans were laid to rest.

The poem "In Flanders Field" was penned by Lt. Col. John McCrae in 1915.

Please take time this week to remember our fallen warriors from all conflicts

and reflect on the freedoms they have protected.

God Bless America!

Jan

Halloween

2010-10-29T14:32:00.006-04:00

This is an "oldy but goody" fun halloween desktop that I created several years ago.

You can save this large desktop to your computer by clicking on the above image,

if you need a standard size desktop you can find that here
I hope you like this witch as much as I.

Happy Halloween!

Jan

Autumn in Pennsylvania

2010-10-25T15:18:00.008-04:00

This is a painting by Thomas Moran painted in 1864 and depicts Cresham Glen on the

Wissahickon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The area has been preserved but the city has grown up around it so things have changed

along the Wissahickon since he completed this work.

I really miss Pennsylvania this time of year because of the vibrant autumn colors that we don't have on the southern coastal plain.

This is a large desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you will find that here

I hope you enjoy the colors in this painting as much as I.

Jan

Think Pink Mini Scraps

2010-10-12T15:22:00.004-04:00

Being in the Think Pink mode I decided to make a few papers and flowers.

Papers are 800x800; flowers are .png files. They can be downloaded here

Use as scrap pages and elements or for a tag.

Enjoy

Jan

Pink Lotus Desktop

2010-10-05T15:49:00.009-04:00

I've made this pink lotus desktop to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Remember a friend or a loved one who has battled breast cancer by sending them a

"Think Pink" card from our gallery and consider making a donation to their favorite breast cancer charity.

This is a large sized desktop and will fit most computer screens;

click on the image to save to you computer.

I hope you enjoy this desktop and remember those who continue their battle.

Fig Leaf

2010-08-22T13:29:00.009-04:00

Since we moved to North Carolina

I have been fascinated by the fig trees that grow in our area.

I found this public domain botanical print and decided that would be my "leaf" desktop.

This is a large desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a regular size desktop you'll find that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Misted Seagulls

2010-07-13T10:48:00.008-04:00

I love seagulls and especially their songs.

We always vacationed at the beach and when I awoke the first morning

to the sound of gulls I knew I was "home".

We now live near the coast and frequently hear the gulls out on the sound.

The picture was found in the public domain; I used a filter on the original to

give the appearance of the mist that rolls in with the ocean.

This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size you'll find that here

The next time you're at the beach stop and listen to the seagulls.

Enjoy!

Jan

Independence Day (Fourth of July)

2010-07-02T15:54:00.002-04:00

July 4, the day we celebrate our nation's independence from Great Britain

and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

It is a day of celebration in the US with picnics, parades, and fireworks.

This is a large size desktop you can save to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size desktop you will find that here

As you have fun this Fourth of July don't forget to display the flag and remember

the patriots who fought to give us freedom.

Enjoy!

Jan

Flag Day

2010-06-13T11:24:00.007-04:00

June 14 is Flag Day in America, a day to commemorate the adoption of the US

flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777.

The building is the bell tower of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the

Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were adopted and the

place where the Second Continental Congress met from 1775 through 1783.

The bell tower was the original home of the Liberty Bell seen above,

described as an icon of liberty and justice.

This is a large size desktop which should fit on most computers.

Remember the American Flag tomorrow.

Jan

Bobwhite

2010-06-05T10:47:00.006-04:00

Our theme for this month is "Birds" and I decided to do a desktop to honor the Bobwhite Quail

that I hear every morning when I sit at my computer.

We hear their "bob-white, bob-bob-white" whistle all summer.

Bobwhite are very elusive ground birds but I've had the pleasure of seeing them

a couple of times foraging in the brush near our house.

The image I used is a public domain sketch with some changes.

This is a large size desktop that you can save by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you can download that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Memorial Day

2010-05-29T15:49:00.006-04:00

Memorial Day originally called Decoration Day and celebrated on May 30.

It's a day to remember all heros who gave their lives serving our country

and fighting for our freedoms.

This is a large desktop that you can save by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you will find that here

Please take time this weekend to honor all our fallen heros.

Jan

Southern Magnolia

2010-05-24T14:49:00.004-04:00

The Southern Magnolia trees are blooming where I live; they are absolutely majestic trees

all by themselves but when in bloom are especially beautiful.

The Magnolia bloom is one of my favorites but unfortunately,

they don't last very long once cut and placed in water.

I've chosen the blossom for my "trees" desktop rather than the entire tree.

This was my father's favorite tree and for that reason is very special to me.

This is a large size desktop and can be saved by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you can find that here

I hope you enjoy the beauty of the Magnolia as much as I.

Jan

Angel Oak

2010-05-02T12:01:00.005-04:00

The theme this month is trees and I've chosen the Angel Oak in

South Carolina for a desktop; you can read about this magnificent tree Here
I have visited this tree several times and it is absolutely awesome.
The picture is in the public domain; the background is a photo I took on one of my visits.
This is a large size desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the image;
if you need a standard size desktop you'll find that here
Enjoy!
Jan

Art Deco

2010-04-10T15:36:00.004-04:00

In keeping with our theme I have created a desktop with images

used during the Art Deco design period from 1925 through 1940.
This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size desktop you can find that here

I hope you enjoy the offerings by our design team which you can follow on the links to the left.

Jan

Easter

2010-04-03T09:11:00.003-04:00

I decided to do an Easter desktop to portray the reason for Easter.

This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

I wish all of you a Happy Easter.

Enjoy!

Jan

Rose Scrap Kit

2010-03-28T14:34:00.006-04:00

I have finally completed this rose scrap kit that was inspired by the desktop

I posted earlier this month.

There are six papers (800x800) in coordinated colors.

Elements include two ribbons, two large bows and two tassels which are .png files.
You can download the kit here

Comments are always welcome.

Enjoy!

Jan

Irish Rose

2010-03-15T15:57:00.006-04:00

I've continued our Rose Theme with a green rose for St. Patrick's Day.

Apparently there really are green roses but this one didn't start out green.

This is a large size desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size desktop you can find that here

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Jan

Roses

2010-03-02T12:37:00.005-05:00

In keeping with our new Rose theme I've created a desktop which is

my interpretation of a tutorial from one of Winni's groups .

This is a large desktop; if you need a standard size you will find that here

Be sure to visit all the other members of our team for a large selection of Roses.

Enjoy!

Jan

Red on Black

2010-02-22T15:46:00.005-05:00

In keeping with our "red" theme this month I've created a new desktop with

my interpretation of a tutorial from Winni's Plugin Group.

The desktop is a large size and can be saved by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you will find that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Valentine's Day

2010-02-11T15:22:00.005-05:00

This Valentine's Day desktop was created last year and is one of my favorites;

it's a large size and can be saved by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size you can find that here

Need a Valentine's Day card?

Take a look at the cards available at TOC gallery

Happy Valentine's Day!

Enjoy!

Jan

Wear Red

2010-02-04T10:04:00.006-05:00

February is National Heart Month and Friday, February 5, is National Wear Red Day.

I am proud to offer this desktop as a tribute to such an important event.

The picture is a 1906 Ainslee Magazine cover with some changes in color.

The TOC theme for February is "Red" which is perfect for this month.

The desktop is a large size which can be saved by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you will find that here.

I hope you enjoy my desktop and that you'll read more about this day.

Jan

Clipper ship Thermopylae

2010-01-07T09:20:00.003-05:00

In keeping with this month's theme of the sea I decided to use a picture of the

Clipper Ship Thermopylae that sailed the oceans in the 19th century.

The lithograph was done by M. Riley and is in the public domain.

This is a large size desktop, just click on image and save to your computer;

if you need a 1024 x 768 you'll find that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Nativity

2009-12-23T15:41:00.006-05:00

I wish you a Merry Christmas with a desktop of the Nativity, painted by Adolf Hölzel in 1912.

The bible verse I used from Isaiah is also a verse used in Handel's "Messiah",

one of my favorite musical scores.

This is a large size desktop; you can find a standard size Here

I wish you a blessed Christmas and hope my desktop will remind you of the

"Reason for The Season".

Enjoy!

Jan

Vintage Santa

2009-12-16T15:24:00.004-05:00

I love vintage Santa Claus' and have quite a few in my Santa collection; they are truly unique.

This is a large desktop; if you need a standard size you can find that here

Please visit our card gallery site for a matching Christmas card to send to family and friends.

There are many beautiful Christmas cards in the gallery just waiting for you.

Merry Christmas!

Jan

Covered bridge

2009-11-02T15:23:00.002-05:00

I have been fascinated by covered bridges for decades and my home state of

Pennsylvania had more than it's fair share.

I used to take day trips just to view the bridges near where I lived.

This is a picture of Stonestown Covered Bridge in Pennsylvania;

the background is a tiled image of the interior of the bridge.

This is a large size image which you can save to your computer by clicking on it;

if you need a standard size you can find that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Confederate Rose

2009-10-18T15:01:00.005-04:00

We just returned from South Carolina where the Confederate Rose is in bloom;

not actually a rose but a beautiful Hibiscus. This is a picture I took while vacationing there.

Unfortunately, these stunning bushes don't grow where I live as it gets too cold in N. Carolina.

This is a large size desktop, just click on it to bring up a size to save to your computer;

if you need a standard size, you'll find that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Sunflower

2009-08-31T10:08:00.008-04:00

I love sunflowers and this time of year they seem to be everywhere;

especially popular in home decor.

Even saw some beauties last week in the floral shop at the local super market.

The desktop is an adaptation of a tutorial received from Winni's group by light creation

This is a large size desktop that you can save by clicking on the image;

if you prefer a standard size you'll find that Here

Enjoy!

Jan

Roses

2009-08-09T19:37:00.005-04:00

Flowers, my passion!

I fell in love with this painting, Roses, by Joseph DeCamp (1858-1923)

and immediately knew I had to use it for a desktop.

The rose image has been misted, put on a new background

and enhanced with a reflection of the roses.

This is a large size desktop: if you need a standard size you'll find that Here

I hope you like Joseph DeCamp's Roses as much as I.

Jan

Hummingbirds

2009-04-22T14:50:00.004-04:00

The Hummingbirds are returning to our area;

the males are back and I expect the females to arrive any day.

That's when the feeders will get busy.

I'm using a painting by Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904) which is public domain.

I used a tutorial by our Chris which you can find here

Thank you, Chris, for such a great tutorial!

This is a large size desktop and can be saved by clicking on the image.

If you need a regular size you'll find that here
I hope you enjoy the hummingbirds as they arrive in your neighborhood.

Jan

African Daisy

2009-02-27T15:13:00.004-05:00

I've chosen an African Daisy tube by Fredo's Design for my new desktop;

the original picture is in the public domain.

I love flowers and the colors and shape of this bloom fascinate me.

This is a large size desktop; click on the image to bring up a size

for downloading to your computer.

If you need a standard size you'll find that Here

Enjoy!

Jan

Orchid and Hummingbird

2009-01-28T15:33:00.003-05:00

Decided I needed something to remind me of Spring; our weather has been so

dreary with clouds and rain the past weeks.

The image of the Orchid and the Hummingbird is from a painting by

Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904) and in the public domain.

This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a 1024 x 768 size you can find that Here

Enjoy!

Jan

Belted Kingfisher

2009-01-03T15:39:00.004-05:00

I saw one of these delightful birds the other day and had to do a desktop in honor of the sighting.

I love these little birds as they sit above the water waiting for a tasty morsel

to make them dive for their meal.

This image is in the public domain and obtained from USFWS

This is a large desktop which you can save to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size you can find that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Colonial Traveler

2008-11-04T14:30:00.003-05:00

I've been giving a lot of thought lately to our forefathers who molded our country to

provide all United States citizens with Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Very noble ideas that have always worked; maybe not perfectly but they worked.

I had this public domain painting Goodby by George Kilburn Goodwin (1839-1924)

which seemed perfect for my thoughts.

This is a large desktop; if you need a standard size you can find that Here

Enjoy!

Jan

Dancing Leaves

2008-10-19T14:58:00.003-04:00

I've chosen a picture that adorned the cover of the October, 1921, issue of Woman's World.

I was attracted to the picture because of the colors and the spritely dancers.

This is a large size desktop but if you need a 1440x900 or a 1024x768 you'll find those Here

I hope you enjoy my new choice for October.

Jan

Fall at the Beach

2008-10-07T12:16:00.004-04:00

I was at the beach yesterday and decided I wanted to do a desktop with one of my fall pictures.

This picture was taken on Hatteras Island following a fall storm; the weather was just

breaking and showing some North Carolina blue sky.

You can save this desktop to your computer by clicking on the image to bring up a size to save.

If you need a 1440 X 900 or a 1024 X 768 you will find them HERE

Enjoy, Jan

October

2008-10-03T08:57:00.004-04:00

Once again I've used the beautiful work of Swedish painter, Carl Larsson (1853-1919).

He named this painting October. His work is now in the public domain and popular worldwide.

The above desktop is 1280x800 and can be saved to your computer by clicking on it.

If you need a 1440x900 or 1024x768 you can find that HERE

Enjoy my first desktop for October.

Jan

Fall Scene

2008-09-21T15:02:00.003-04:00

This is a painting done by American artist Jerome Thompson (1814-1886)

whose work is in the public domain.

The painting is titled The Open Gate and has such rich autumn colors.

This is a large size desktop which you can click on to save to your computer.

If you need a regular size desktop you can find that HERE

Please join me in welcoming the first day of Autumn.

Jan

Fall Flower Arrangement

2008-09-10T14:10:00.002-04:00

I decided to do a desktop with a fall flavor to it.

The vase of flowers is a tube from a painting by Josef Nigg (1782-1863) simply titled

"Flowers in a Blue Vase"; the painting is now in the public domain.

The background is an adaptation of a tutorial that you can find HERE

This is a large size desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size you can download that HERE

Enjoy! Jan

Cormorant

2008-07-29T15:15:00.004-04:00

Let me introduce you to the Double Crested Cormorant, a "duck wannabe".
Not especially pretty but very interesting.
They are water birds but get water logged and have to perch somewhere
to dry out their wings, thus the pose you see above.
The picture is in the public domain and available at USFWS
This is a large desktop and should fit most screens.
If you need a standard size you can find that Here
Jan

In Loving Memory

2008-06-30T15:18:00.001-04:00

This desktop is in loving memory of my mother
who went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 20, 2008.
She was my scotch parent with roots in Sutherland and Ayrshire.
She will be missed but the heritage she passed on will live in our hearts.
Jan