Raphael, Archangel

This is my latest piece added to Series 52 (a piece of artwork each week for 52 weeks. ) I am terribly behind because I took a break while my husband was having and recuperating from back surgery.  It was a roaring success by the way--truly miraculous. He was almost wheelchair bound and all of … Continue reading Raphael, Archangel

Days 13-17 Five-Minute Painting Self-Challenge and a Tomato Sandwich

The daily five minute paintings have continued. Unfortunately, time has not allowed me to get them posted here or on Facebook. I think this will be the last of the self-challenge posts as a few other projects need my attention. The photos are once again less than excellent quality  (phone camera.)First up is "Fringe Lily." … Continue reading Days 13-17 Five-Minute Painting Self-Challenge and a Tomato Sandwich

Days 10-12 Five-Minute Painting Self-Challenge

My last five-minute painting post was on Friday.  It is now Tuesday.  Yes, the painting is still going on and no, there have been no posts since Friday.  Just a little bit busy and a little bit lazy.  Trying to get back on track. I did skip Sunday because it is a day of rest … Continue reading Days 10-12 Five-Minute Painting Self-Challenge

Day Eight – 5 Minute Painting – Self Challenge

I suppose this is actually day nine but since I did not post a painting on day eight, I am counting today as day eight.  Day eight was spent assembling a home gym. My husband, stepson and I all lost a good two pounds each from the assembly alone. We are very hopeful with the results … Continue reading Day Eight – 5 Minute Painting – Self Challenge

Thanksgiving Printable

Halloween is history and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Let's please not talk about Christmas just yet. Ha.  It's time to move from goblins and princesses to thinking of pumpkin pie and turkey but most of all it's that time of year when we start thinking of all the things for which we are … Continue reading Thanksgiving Printable

Art Survives in the Worst of Times

It has been quite awhile since my last post. I'm thinking my posts need to be shorter and more frequent. I'll work on that.I was reading my April 2009 (blogging is not the only area in which I am falling behind) edition of The Artist's Magazine last night and came across an article about surviving … Continue reading Art Survives in the Worst of Times

Ballet Painter Boutique

I love dancing! I think it is one of the most wonderful things we can do as humans. The rhythmic movement to music that allows us to physically express our joy, passion, emotion and even love! Psalm 150:4 tells us to “Praise Him with the timbrel and dance.” David danced before the Lord with all … Continue reading Ballet Painter Boutique