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I couldn't help thinking about those souls in Japan....I'm not the type to start out with a specific idea or plan for my art, usually as I near completion I step back, take a look and meaning, symbolism, emotions flood my mind.

My Saturday

Today is the first time in several months that I've spent a day in my studio and l feel so good! 

Hopefully this photo is ok. The first time I've posted from my phone!

Introducing "Ella Bella"

My grand daughter, Iris is now naming my girls.  Meet Ella Bella.  Isn't she lovely?  Her sister, Leela will be appearing very soon, so be sure to stop by............

highly prized

highly prized, originally uploaded by Paula S In New Mexico.

I've enjoyed seeing all the submission at the Sketchbook Challenge. This isn't much of a "sketch" but she is highly prized none the less.

Get over to the challenge and get with it.

The new year sure is progressing nicely. I've really enjoyed the time with my family.

Weather here:cold

OMG!

Wow.  The holidays are finally behind me.  I guess that is a pretty lame excuse for not taking care of myself and eating so poorly (all carbs and sugar).

I'm struggling to keep my head up and my eyes open, so I did what is habit and reached for a chocolate.  I got mid way through it when a little voice in my head SCREACHED !!!!!  'WHAT ARE YOU DOING"...........Yay, for me.  I grabbed a tissue and spit out the chocolate. 

Oh how I want to be healthier.  Eat better. 

No use making resolutions. Those never stick.  I figure everyday is a new day and should be lived that way but often I forget. 

Every minute counts.  I can either make a healthy decision or keep on feeling crummy.

TURNING BACK TOWARD THE LIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intersection of Seasons

Driving to work this morning I felt like we'd turned the corner on winter, 

it was lighter.

Time to feel lighter in the heart and soul.  

So much to reflect upon.  

Where must we go from here?

Even the kitty had fun !!!

 

HOOK - LINE - SINKER

She'll be 6 on January 3rd.

She has bought the Santa story, Oh My God, has she ever.

Hook, Line and Sinker !!!!

We are having a blast this Christmas.

Hope you are too.

Gathering Moments

In the dark of winter

the moments gather

one after another...

things to ponder -

how to move forward -

where will the answers

come from?

It is funny how all the pieces fit together.

Life is such a mystery.

This has been the best Christmas of my life

and we're still a couple of days away.

Go figure.

Link Love

Go visit Mary Beth Shaw, her texture really rocks.  And..............she's got a great giveaway going on over there.

Oh Happy Day

It is around 1pm.  I'm still in my jammies. Here I sit in front of the computer......the sound of the Dyson in the background....I don't even know how to turn it on.....cool huh? Yeah, I'm spoiled.

I've got a plate of warmed up leftovers and nice glass of white wine.

Damn, life is good.

Hope your holiday was as good as mine. 

I'm in hog heaven.

New Painting

18 x 24 Ampersand Gessoboard
click to enlarge
email me for pricing

Have I already shown you this one?

It was difficult to photograph, there is the metallic paint and it sure picks up the light.

In real life this is a bit more olive green........

What say you?

What to think, what to say???????????

Most times I get to this screen and any thoughts I may have ever had about writing simply vanish is a poof of smoke.  Have I become such a visual person that I can no longer articulate what is going on within me?  Somewhere in that dark space between my ears, or better still deep down within my soul?

I keep a little scrap of a photo next to my computer screen.  It is the one of Georgia O'Keefe on the back of a motorcycle.  I think it is called "Hitchin A Ride To Abiquiu".  That guy driving looks like he could be a hunk.  Heck even if he weren't a hunk I go for a ride with him.    I don't know, there is just something about that photo that resonates with me.  The landscape, her clothes, the sense of adventure, the need to live a wild and free life....................

So that's about it for today.  What's up with you? 

Sleep and Modern Medicine.....

So after 24 hours of sleep and some Dayquil, I think I'm going to make it.  I'd wake up every now and then and think about how I wanted to paint but just couldn't get myself up.....sure feel better today though.

Yes life is good.

Again?

So for the second time in a  month I'm dealing with the cold from hell.  OMG

Sitting here at my desk trying to decide if I should give up and go home for the day.

In other news, I've been working on some new paintings and it isn't going so well.  I'm thinking I forgot to take my hormones and now I'm paying the price.

I put some gel medium on several substrates and now I'm not happy with what I've got.  Am I being too impatient?  (what?  too impatient vs. less impatient? OMG I am sick)

Went to the Weems Art Show this weekend.  A plethora of wonderful art.  I'm amazed at the creativity in this world.  People are so cool. Only went to look, thinking maybe I'd apply for the next show....

Gotta go, coughing fit.....more later..............

Something new.  I really enjoyed this one a lot.  

18 x 24, 2.5 inch deep so you don't need a frame.  

Feel free to email me for pricing and shipping details.

And here are some close ups............

MAKE THIS YOUR DAY TO SHINE

Things Are Not As They Seem....

Robert Burridge - interesting artist !!!