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Summer on My Mountain
Badminton with my siblings... Wild roses... Thunderstorms... And the window pane after... Freshly cut grass... Wild roses and gates......

Autumn Padgett
Aug 29, 20251 min read


George Winston---Enjoying the Moment
The pianist, George Winston, and his method of performing serve as an excellent example to us who struggle with enjoying each moment that...

Autumn Padgett
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Being a Christian Artist
If you follow my blog, chances are you're a creator. You might be a writer, a musician, or an aspiring film director. You might have...

Autumn Padgett
Aug 15, 20256 min read


We Will Wait
Now I see what grown ups saw then. Some plants and leaves and sticks and stones, The broken glass and rusty tin, The...

Autumn Padgett
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Spring on my Mountain
Earlier mornings... Splashes of color... Growing trees... Blue skies... Pink sunrises... Spring rains and rose petals... New buds... This...

Autumn Padgett
Apr 25, 20251 min read


Enjoying the Everyday---and how books can ruin that
Photo Credit to Tara Tarr This week, I am pleased to introduce you to one of my friends, Tara. She came to me with this post idea, and...

Autumn Padgett
Apr 18, 20254 min read


Sunshine Blogger Award #2
Two of my blogger friends, Cecelia of Craft, Coffee and Cake and Lizzie Hexam of Starlight and Saucepans , tagged me for the Sunshine...

Autumn Padgett
Apr 11, 20257 min read


It wasn't quite like the movie, but...
At the time of this post going live, my family and I will be at the beach in North Carolina, enjoying a nice spring break. However, as...

Autumn Padgett
Apr 4, 20253 min read


Q & A with Armatrod
Welcome, Armatrod. We're so glad to have you on Shades of Art for this interview. Thank you for coming! You're welcome, Autumn. Thank you for having me. I am excited to share a bit about my life with your readers. I have read the questions they sent in; answering them will be an acute pleasure. Yes, there were some good ones, weren't there? Before the interview, would you mind sharing a picture with my readers? I'm sure they would be interested in knowing what you look like

Autumn Padgett
Mar 28, 20256 min read


What can Pirates of the Caribbean teach us about movies?
All of my family (except my mom) enjoy watching the first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies. They are funny, action-packed stories...

Autumn Padgett
Feb 24, 20254 min read
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