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> This was a bit of a challenge and I can see things I’d change, but in order to paint a picture everyday (or almost), I’m moving on. Well, for now anyway. I know I’ll try to fix it someday.

>“Just Picked” 6″x8″ oil SOLD This is the first painting I’ve done on my own since the workshop. I kept hearing Carol say, “Paint everyday” “Don’t be afraid” “Squint.” So, that’s what I did. Imagine my surprise when it turned out the way I’d hoped. This radish was straight out of the garden. I had [...]

>SOLD value studies: brush stroke excercise: for fun: SOLD To say that I am excited would be the understatement of the year. I just got back from Carol Marine’s workshop and am on a cloud. I feel as if the door has been unlocked and flung open and that I can finally, bravely walk through [...]

> My friend and neighbor, Becky, and I walk 4.5 miles as many mornings as possible on our country road and these coneflowers are blooming along the way. I worked hard scratching the soil and throwing out a pound of coneflower seed all over our property and have yet to see any sign of them. [...]

> I watered the flowers on my patio last evening and then sat down to enjoy the view. The sun was setting and shining through this sunflower that came up on its own in one of the pots and the reflection in the water puddle caught my eye. Double delight!

> “Good Morning, Sunshine” “Sheep May Safely Graze” “Flower Farm” Here are some finished paintings. These will be in Paul Friske’s student show at the Abilene Frame and Art Gallery through the month of June. There are a lot of great pieces in this show – I was impressed with what I saw when I [...]

> This dogwood tree is in a moss-covered corner of my great-aunt’s yard in Arkansas. She has what she calls her haven chair right beside the window looking out at this tree, a bird feeder and bath, and a little flower bed planted strategically in view from her chair. Lala is 95 and has all [...]

> Just a quick little post to say hello and to make sure you don’t forget about me! It’s been a very busy time -all good – and I can’t seem to blog and do anything else at the same time. I admire you people who can to do it all! I’ve posted before about [...]

> I left for Austin early one morning and this was the scene that made me stop the car and pull out my camera. There are not many things more peaceful and pastoral than grazing cattle. I think this one wanted to get in with me and go. I was tempted… This one is my [...]

> When you live far, far from town, you have (get) to be creative if you are not extremely organized. Which I’m not. But, thankfully, I’m usually glad when I’ve gotten myself in a mess and have to get myself out creatively. This was the situation on my daughter’s birthday (back in November). She loves [...]

> This is old news, but worth sharing…David and I spent Valentine’s Day in Austin. We walked along South Congress where there are neat shops and good restaurants. Ate lunch at Guerro’s Taco Bar – the best fish tacos I’ve ever tasted! Strolled past a little grocery called Farm to Market and David bought me [...]

> I love houses. All kinds. I had hopes of becoming an architect, but my high school counselor advised against it because of my poor math grades, my least favorite subject. Well, I don’t need any math at all to design my little houses. These are probably more fun and less stressful than the big [...]