Sunday, May 10, 2020

First Bloom

"First Bloom", 12"x12", oil on panel


I love spring for many reasons- not the least of which is the first bloom of peonies.  Today is Mother's Day in the U.S., and wherever you are, I hope that you're feeling some extra love today!

Monday, May 4, 2020

Steamboat Snow


11" x 14", Oil on Panel

How many weeks have we been under this "shelter in place" order?  I've honestly lost track.  I do know that it's necessary to find some means of escape- if only in my mind.  I love going back through my photos and finding great memories, especially of the outdoors!  As I painted this one, I thought about how the air felt that day (bracingly cold), and how the snow crunched underfoot.



I have to admit that even in this very difficult and sometimes scary time, there have been some silver linings.  Perhaps you've found a few too?  I'd love to hear about them.  John snapped this photo of me (I had no idea- look at that concentration!) on our pandemic walk in the neighborhood.  Note the facemask and my Lockdown Locks of untouched hair! 

I hope you are well my dear friends. Let's keep looking for those silver linings.