Hometown

Before the Fire, watercolor, 4.5x6.5, 2011

study, watercolor, 4.5x6.5, 2011

study, watercolor, 4.5x6.5, 2011

A major portion of my hometown burned earlier this year.  I had not been there for a long time, but it still affected me to know it was gone.  I can't imagine the loss that must be felt by the people whose daily lives are forever changed.

On a lighter note, I attended my high school reunion yesterday and had a fabulous time.  Hayride, bonfire, good food and friends.

Time to tackle the clutter

Just a little watercolor sketch.  I have not been painting much so far this summer because I decided that organization is a higher priority.  Instead of escaping the clutter by going outside to paint, I am tackling the clutter.  At least for a little while.  I need to clear out unnecessary stuff from my studio area as well as the rest of the house.  I'm just tired of looking at piles.  I used to just blame my husband, but recently I have removed the log from my eye and saw that some of the clutter is mine and I can do something about that.

So my posts will probably be just sketches for awhile.

Yesterday I threw away 5-10 pairs of old shoes, and donated 2 pairs.

Today I made up a  box of art supplies to give away.  I put all my gouache in there.  I never use gouache. 

Summer is almost here

Rebecca's Purple Feet, pastel, 9x12, 2006

There is something about climbing on rocks that I just love.  Climbing on rocks in water is even better.  With this picture, I was thinking about the process of looking for a foothold, a stable place to stand.  Sometimes you have to take a step at an awkward angle.  The intense blue and purple is there just because I liked it.