Ah… Progress. So this last session found me getting rid of the “toilet” beneath the upside-down-man’s butt and now it’s a stone post. I also made some progress on the left side, which is tricky. That area…
Edwardian Ball
Last week Mister and I attended the Edwardian Ball in L.A. I can honestly say that day was the first time I’ve ever uttered the words, “Don’t wanna be late for the ball!” This all came…
Behind the Curtain – Session 3
I took a break from this painting, as I started work on another and sewed a fabulous dress for a costume. So much creativity! But I have gotten back to this work and here’s the progress… …
Feeling Lucky
Yesterday I was feeling my age. My joints were aching and I was sluggish. It didn’t occur to me to think I was coming down with anything, because I felt great. Other than the aches and whatnot, that…
Creative Forces
“Joy is the sweet voice, joy the luminous cloud. We in ourselves rejoice! And thence flows all that charms or ear or sight, All melodies the echoes of that voice, All colours a suffusion from that light.” Samuel Taylor…
The Really Big Show
Oscars tonight. I’ll be watching, as I’ve done every year since I was a kid. I won’t lie – going into this year’s Oscars has felt like a bit of a let-down. I’ve seen all 8 of…
Behind the Curtain – Session 2
This painting, while based on a photo I took in London, will not be photo-real. I sometimes aim for that with architectural paintings, but I’m going for something looser this time. Something a bit more suggestive. And that’s…
Sewing Machine
This is a Hello Kitty sewing machine. I’ve been a little sewing machine myself lately. (See what I did there?) I’m working on a costume and I’m winging it like nobody’s business. And did I mention there’s a…
Textured Wall Project – So Far
This was the living room wall with the too-small mantel. I think you can see why this fireplace isn’t up to code. That mantel and surround could practically fit inside the fireplace. Even if the measurements were acceptable…