Ever notice how infectious Happiness can be? I sure have….especially lately, because I’m happy. I’m fortunate to be in a very Happy Place these days. So many folks try to “find” their happiness in “things”….in having or not having. I don’t think that is where true happiness lives. True happiness lives deep within you….and when…
I was just on Facebook and saw a post from a friend of mine. It was a photo of a prison with a sheriff asking the question, “Should I allow the inmates to watch the Super Bowl?”. I was not surprised at the many no’s, but at the many yes’s. Most of the yes’s were…
As promised……and it was a fabulous time!
Tis time for the Gasparilla invasion here in Tampa. So excited to be invited out on my uncle’s boat today for the festivities! Taking my camera so I can share a little of it here tomorrow!
Here is part 4 of my little grand-doggie Sassy! I think she is looking fabulous…obviously I still have some work to do, but I think I have captured her sweet expression and those beautiful bright eyes. I’ve captured all the “highs” and “lows” of the bone structure now just need to soften the blends a…
Have not had a lot of time to spend at my easel, but here is what I accomplished yesterday. I’m pretty happy with the placement of my shadows and highlights, now it is just a matter of getting everything to blend smoothly together. I…
Here we are and I have to say I’m pretty pleased with the progress. Blocking in the highs and lows to establish the contours of the face. The nose is looking great…I do need to make an adjustment on the left nostril, the bottom…
I have been working on the leopard and I am just not happy with the way things are going….. The nose seems to be a major stumbling point for me….it is just not quite right. I decided to take a bit of a break from this…
It has taken me some time, but I am finally back at my easel. Here is the photo I will be working from for my next painting. I’m proud to say this is my photography too….I captured this at a zoo I was visiting. I couldn’t believe how lucky I was to get this photo…
I just spent three of the most incredible days with some fellow artist, Amy Wilson Cavaness and Linda Kinnaman. Caring, sharing, lots of laughter, and a few tears. I learned so much about them and so much about myself. A blog challenged was issued……to blog about something that is a bit uncomfortable for us to…