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 #waterfallwednesday experience live Waterfalling on snapchat @ ftbeautiful Brandywine Falls - located off Brandywine Rd, Northfield, OH 44067 (I have left many FTB rings throughout this hike, hoping to brighten some hikers day) Waterfalling in Ohio - Brandywine Falls is a scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a rich, lavish gorge, with viewpoints from both upper & lower boardwalks (The walk down to the lower deck is comprised of 70 wood steps and a few walkways under the rock croppings.) Brandywine Falls-  Rebecca Grantham © March 2017 Honestly, my family is spoiled living only 10 minutes away from this treasure in the Cuyahoga...

“Every second of life is unique, no two are the same and are more precious than snowflakes.” Understanding Plein Air Art  A short guide wrote by Rebecca Grantham (Originally wrote in 2005, freshly updated 2017) The definition of plein air or en plein air: Plein Air is a French phrase that translates "in the open air". Plein air is pronounced plan air or sometimes plane air. This term is used to describe artworks that have been created chiefly outdoors, rather than in the studio. Photo reference is generally not used. The roots of plein air painting: Are found In 19th-century Europe...

Tomorrow Begins with TodayOriginal oil on canvas 36" x 48" x 1.5" This painting was inspired with eyes wide open as I drove home. The Winter sunlight was rhythmically flashing through the trees across the highway. Creating almost a melody of light and dark. As I came to a stop I captured the inspirational moment with my camera and used it create this work. The title is still relevant today. Throughout the process of creating this painting, I kept thinking about how our actions create our now. What we see, what we do, how we think, what we say, what we read,...

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park & the Cleveland Metroparks have become a refuge for inspiration, soul refreshment and recreation. Throughout the year and throughout our changing seasons here in Ohio there is always, always, always a good time to go, My family is not fair weather park goers. We go rain, snow or shine. There is an immense 50,000 plus-acres combined to explore and although we try to go as much as possible sometimes daily, we have yet to come anywhere near covering and exploring that much land. From hiking, biking, fishing, painting and just exploring, no matter how many times we visit...