inspiration

tree patterns

In January and February next year, I will have some of my "art" hanging in a nice florist shop that has a gallery space. But what to do! The woman who asked me said she likes my b/w photos and my abstracts. But I really struggle with painting. I have spent a lot of time in introspection about this, but for whatever of the many reasons I have come up with, I just don't have a passion for it. But I do love to take pictures and play with them after I download them to my computer. Therefore, at this time, I am going with photographs. More specifically trees. And more specifically, the beautiful patterns they make against a pale sky. Since deciduous trees are budding and greening this time of year, I have been looking and snapping. Here is one from today. I don't know if it will make it to the Sweet Sixteen.

Y - yucca

This week's vegetables - D and F

dandelion greens and fennel

vines up a wall

On this pretty day, I took a walk around the ArtWorks neighborhood.
I loved the graceful vines I saw growing on a white wall.

making cards

I've been thinking of putting some of my photos on cards for a long time and finally did it. They are so cute! Last week I happened upon a pack of 25 cards with envelopes for only three bucks. Then I had 4x4 pix printed for only 0.17 each. I plan to keep it up.

Party on!

It was a big weekend at Studio 15 and the rest of the places under our big roof.
Fourth Friday is always a blast. It is like throwing a party the easy way. We had lots of visitors this month. It was a first for many. They love to look around, to talk with us, and they are always in awe! I find that pretty cool. Sometimes they buy. When a piece of art is sold, we are all happy.
Then on Saturday evening there was a nice party to recognize four local people/groups who had won awards for achievements in art. All of the set up, catering and music was taken care of by the guy putting it on. We only spiffed up our studios. I was thrilled with the great turnout.
I am so glad to be connected with this fun place.