Oh goodness, I wish I had something wise and uplifting to say, but the truth is I am feeling under the weather, my back hurts, and I really am better with pictures than I am with words, so for today I shall leave you with this page in my sketch journal.
Happy Memorial Day! Especially if you are a veteran or related to one!
Isn't Memorial Day the start of BBQ season? I don't smell anything burning..
Well, anyhow. Yesterday I was very tired and lazy and did not do much. But I did finish this painting:
In The Depths of the Forest
8 x 10 inches
watercolor and ink on paper
available on Etsy.
Yesterday was gorgeous! I spent some time indoors sewing, and some time outdoors drawing and reading! I finished this sketch journal page. That thing in the upper left corner is a sea urchin though I am not sure it looks like one without advanced knowledge of sea urchins, which i love, by he way. I recently made a treasury list on Etsy of Sea Urchins.
I really hope the sun comes out today. I am not sure what I will do today. I am so tired. I am working on a painting of fish swimming through trees, maybe I will work on that. I probably should not wait until noon to have breakfast, I don't think it helps with the energy levels!
I had a really good day yesterday. I went out to Vashon Island to see a girlfriend. We puttered about town a bit, and then we went to Valise Gallery to see the current show, "The Elephant in the Room, the Snake in the Suitcase… or… What is Censorship?" We both have a piece in the show. I should have told you sooner! But it's up a few more days, till the end of the month, so if you find yourself on Vashon you should go check it out!
This painting is:
Fossil Flowers
5 x 7"
2010
on Etsy
I had such a good day yesterday that I felt spoiled. I met up with a former coworker for tea, we sat in the park and soaked up some sun. I am starting to be able to detach myself emotionally from my old job. I knew it would take a while because I was there so long but I am glad to see I am making some progress. And I am glad to be able to keep in touch with a few people there who I am quite fond of.
Then I went out to dinner with 2 of my oldest friends and a dear new friend. It is just so good to see people who have known you forever and still like you! A good time was had by all, and next time we go out Peter's wife and kids will also be there so that will be even better.
Today I'm off to Vashon Island!
In the meantime, enjoy this painting:
Blue Deer
5 x 7"
watercolor and ink on paper
on Etsy
After taking a little break from watercolor (in pursuit of: a job, reading, and pen and ink) It felt very good to get back to it with this piece. It's only 5 x 7" but i included a lot of detail thanks to my trusty size 1 round brush. I love all these colors I've used, from the Daniel Smith Quinacridone set.
I've had a quiet weekend. I had dinner with my family on Sunday -- including my step sister who I rarely see. That was nice. Yesterday I went on a long walk and discovered 2 tiny parks I did not know about with amazing views of Salmon Bay. It is so nice to sit and look at the water, hear the waves lap the shore, the seagulls cry and the song birds in the trees chirping away. You can easily forget you are actually in a city.
This painting is on etsy
I wanted to share some awesome beadwork by another artist. This is by Andrea Stern. I just love her work! Andrea collected the beads that she used in this necklace for years. It's a real treasure!
