A special lady....

Ruth
11x14, pastel
work in progress

When I attended Charlotte Wharton's workshop in September, Charlotte arranged for me to stay with her at Ruth's home in Rockport. Ruth was a stranger to me, but now I consider her to be a good friend. We spent three days together, laughing and talking in the evenings. I wanted to do this for her. Ruth is a beautiful woman, 80 years old going on 30. She has a love of art and life. I've had a hard time getting that mirthful look she has, but I think I'm close.

Painting a Memory

As promised, I got back into the studio today. This is one I started back in the summer.....what better time to paint a happy summer scene than a cold, icy day in December? This is my son and his friend at our neighborhood pond, probably about 20 years ago. I purposely included the dark pine branches hanging down because the beach is surrounded by them and its shadows hold the scene, my memory, almost like an embrace. I didn't use a photo, this one came from a memory in my head. I'm a sentimental old gal and I love painting favorite memories.

The Boys at Greenland Pond
8x10, pastel

Busy,Busy

I know, it's been almost a month since I've posted, but it's been almost a month since I've worked on a painting! And I'm feeling it! I definitely need to get back to it.
I did work on my website though and it is up and running finally, so please go take a look.
I am promising myself that tomorrow I'll spend a good part of the day in the studio.