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Ninth Wave Designs

The creative work of Lisa Laughy

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After Solstice: The Path of the Deer

January 13, 2020

When I lived in the North Country of New Hampshire, every winter I would go out into the woods in hopes of finding deer antlers. The accumulation of snow is always lighter among the trees and the January weather usually provides a warmer spell with plenty of sunshine, so I would head out into the… Read More After Solstice: The Path of the Deer

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  • I’m off work this week, indulging myself in a little early morning painting. Every day before I have to leave
    by ninthwavedesigns 1 month ago
    I’m off work this week, indulging myself in a little early morning painting. Every day before I have to leave
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    The Sleeping Bear Altar Card has a wooden stand (swipe left) made from a small piece of a birch tree
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    Nearing completion of this memento mori carving, just the cleaning up to do. I’m going to leave a slightly rippled
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    Using the raking light to make the last micro adjustments on the memento mori carving. I’m calling this done!  #ninthwavedesigns 
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    Had a watercolor weekend - I love it when I can get ALL the colors out. If this looks familiar
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