Watermelon and Cherries

Watermelon and Cherries

10"x10" oil on panel Gifted!

Artist Note.

This was started as a demo during the 

June workshop. 

I finished it a few weeks ago.

It is bright and cheerful and 

given as a wedding gift 

to a very dear friend's

granddaughter.

AND...

I did it!

I hibernated from all distractions
for over a month.

No visiting blogs or writing them.

I found I went thru 

major blogging withdrawals.

I went off social media, too,

and immersed myself into
painting for my November show.

I emerged with seven 

completed paintings from
48"x39" to 9"x12"
and 

several good starts.


I am now back in the classroom
and my busy, but stimulating
 life starts up again.
Can't wait to get around to
catch up on everyone's blogs.

Thanks for all the
encouraging comments on my last post.
You are great!

Black Grapes

Black Grapes

6x6 oil on canvas $85.

My husband brought home these delicious black grapes. Unfortunately he found that they have seeds in them so they will not be eaten quite as quickly. They do make nice dark shapes in a still life though so I am happier than he is.