Stefani

Everybody needs a Stefani in their life. A friend who is supportive, loving and always with the right words. Stefani is also an artist who like myself has been creating for many years. Her work is wonderful and good. Yes, there is a difference. Wonderful attracts you, it pulls you into a piece to have a closer look. Good is what you find once you are lured in. Wonderment can fade - the goodness of a piece keeps you coming back for more, it inspires you, you never tire of it.

Earlier this week Stefani read my blog for the first time. I was honored that she loved it and my work. She did hesitantly suggest one change. When reading my profile she recommended that I put artist first on my list. She said - rightfully so - that I was an artist before I was a wife or mother. I love my husand and children and they do get a lot of my attention but, I do feel the need to focus even more on my art. This is what I have always felt was my purpose for life, long before a husband or children were a thought. Thanks Stefani.

Happiness

My last post was a little sad. Kevin this morning said, yea it has been a tough month, it's February. I think February sounds like the perfect scapegoat. I especially like that thought because March is approaching very quickly. Yes March, there is nothing like sunshine and fresh growth to bring out the best in everyone. My mantra for the rest of the month is lighten up, loosen up and play hard. I believe Jim would not argue with that.

Moving Forward?

A while back I posted this painting in progress. Obviously incomplete and needing some editing. I am slow to see what is needed. I have not been able to decide if it is a lack of conviction or an ability to see the endless posibilities, or both. What I do know is I have no fear in stepping back and starting over. It most always brings results.

This painting sat in the studio for over a week in this state while I reconfigured another painting that is still sitting unresolved. I am boring of this process but it seems necessary.


Here is the final piece. It looks nothing like I invisioned it would. Today I am pleased. Next month you may see it as a landscape.

The Whites are staying bright

Two week ago our curtains were installed and we love them. The light coming through them is beautiful, they were definately worth the investment.
Next we will concentrate on window coverings for the rest of the house, and then a deserved budget break.

Racheybaby, won a perfect 10 this weekend during the VASE Art competition. Her self portrait will be competing on the state level. It is amazing to think that after her first state level competition at 5yrs old (where she won an honorable mention) she would still be consistently going back to state. We are very proud of her.

Next

I have three paintings close to being completed and am looking ahead to what is next. The structure of this painting has been built and is waiting prepping and priming. This is a piece that is smaller than the three previous. The center section will be a collage, that is a throw back paintings I made 10/20 years ago. I am anxious to see how time will have changed how I approach collage. Hopefully I will have finished at least two of the larger paintings this weekend and will post them. They have seen major changes since my previous posts and the changes are more favorable.