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> “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 [...]

> Here are some gameboards I’ve been working on. They are big – 24 x 24 – and come with nice, wooden checkers in a drawstring bag. They hang on the wall when you’re not having fun with them and are $150.00 each.

> Okay. I think I’m finished with this one and ready to move on. There are still some things…………I need to quit looking at it! I think these will make a nice, little snack right about now. Out of sight, out of mind.

> Oh, my goodness. What was I thinking choosing this busy background? Not a good idea for what is supposed to be a quick painting. By the time I got to the mandarins, I was ready to be done. But, they looked so pretty on this tea towel. And pretty always wins. Tomorrow’s painting will [...]

> I didn’t think I would post these paintings – I am still at the beginning of this art journey. I am so happy to be on the path with Roxanne who is at the same place in life regarding art. We’ve both been busy at our art “jobs,” but have been yearning to explore [...]

> I am having the time of my life just painting/playing/creating whatever strikes my fancy in my little studio. What a joy and a blessing it has been this winter to be tucked in there with the heaters turned up full blast and my sunny windows looking out onto my little world. You’d think I’d [...]