Thursday, December 30, 2010

Decisions, Decisions...

Which Angel would you pick? The soft blue angel of dreams or the vibrant red and green angel of hope? Someone has a decision to make. Choose well, Grasshopper.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Merry Christmas! (a day late...)

Now how do I get back up that chimney?
Had fun putting a ridiculous santa hat on all cats we could capture and lots of eating and drinking were done by all. Santa was good to me. He brought me a sturdy new easel which hopefully will not collapse backwards when I press too hard and photoshop elements. Woo hoo! How DID he know...I know what I'll be doing this coming year...
I hate my life...

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Greensleeves Was My Delight...

Before Greensleeves...
Actually, she was my embarrassment. I have a hard time showing my art work to others. I can accept a compliment on my hair, accessories, the way I dress, my home, or my family, but God help the person who tries to compliment me on a piece of artwork. I usually look the other way and run. This week, I had a monthly appt with my massage therapist. This woman gives me a present every Xmas and I return it with generous tips through the year. This year I felt the need to give her a present also. We had spoken about our artistic leanings before-we both painted. So I decided to paint her a little something. Of course I left it till the last moment and finally brainstormed in front of the computer. I came up with a little lady dressed in green standing outside on a winter's night. Daughter #4 said, "What's the point?" Umm...I don't know. Do paintings need to have a point? So I thought some more and embellished it with this and that and finally remembered the old folk song Greensleeves. I wrapped it up and cushioned it with some of the Husband's cookies. And took it off to my appt. My therapist presented me with her gift, I presented her with mine, and then she didn't open it....What does that mean?!!? She said she was keeping the surprise. I kind of interpret that as, "What if I hate it?" Arrghh! So now I have to wait till my next appt to get her opinion which as I type this, I realize I did not make. Sigh.
And After...

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Psychic Sketching

Sigh, It's Christmas time  and Santa Claus is exhausted and stressed but apparently the psychic connection between mother and daughter is running high. Yesterday after making football food for husband and friends who gathered to watch Army lose to Navy for the umpteenth time...I retreated to the studio to listen to music and doodle. And no, daughter #3, I did not paint that hand. I avoided all projects and sat with my sketchbook and a Christmas lager. While I sat there sketching away, Daughter #4 came downstairs and looked at what I was doing and said that her sister must have sent me the photo of her painting that she was working on. I said no I hadn't seen any of her sister's work yet. She said "spooky!" I later received this photo of her sister's painting and here also are my sketches from yesterday. I can only strive to catch up to #3. Awesome painting.
Daughter's painting


Mother's psychic scribble