Flowers

Here's the new flower painting. It looks like the scanner "cut" a slice off but I don't know why. I was frustrated at first and then it started looking like a flower. I'm going to leave the background white. It's mostly practice but it's fun to play.

This is the first commissioned piece. The client wanted pink. The cost: one big hug! I hope you like it Gelsey.

I painted this flower with Jillian in mind. Jill, if you like it I'll frame it and bring it with me when I come to see you. Gelsey, if you like it I could paint a flower for you but maybe a different color. Girls let me know.
Love, Ma'am

This is the first watercolor that I will frame. I know it is a beginning piece but you have to start somewhere. It makes me think of Paul's first bowl. We all thought they were great but it wasn't until about 4 or 5 bowls ago ( out of over 50) the he is saying that they're pretty good. Sooooooo, this is a good beginning to what I hope is many, many pictures.
It is for my sweet little grandson, Frank. Look closely and see if you can see why it's for Frank.

Paul's latest bowls

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Here are three new bowls by Paul. They're all being given away. I especially like the one in the middle and thought I was going to get to keep it. BUT we were invited to a 50th birthday party and well,..... I'll get a better one someday.

Winter Moon

This is the first picture that I've framed when it was finished. I did this black and white of the winter moon the way it looks in our backyard. Ryan is taking it with him to hang in his dorm room with his black and white photos.

New Hobbies

Amber and Josh gave me the most thoughtful gifts. They know that this empty nest is sometimes..... well, empty. Mom's gone and Ryan is doing what God has called him to do. So I find myself looking for things other that work to fill my spare time.
I now have a new set of art supplies: watercolors, oils, sketch pad, and brushes. I used to do this a little but growing up with "real" artists was intimidating. Mike's been drawing comics since he was 5 and my uncle made a living as an artist. He even gave lessons at the Smithsonian in Washington. I told you it was intimidating. Anyway, at Amber's request here is a blog with my first two attempts. I'm not planning on doing anything but have fun.
To make sure that I'm well rounded, Josh gave me piano books. I said I wanted to play piano when I retire but I'm not in any hurry to quit teaching so I guess I'll play piano now. My fingers are more that a little rusty. It will take more that WD40 to loosen them up. I think its called practice...... and good old Hanon scales.
Well, so much for being bored and lonely.