Month: January 2023

This week I went back through my old photos from our 2007 trip to Utah to visit the National Parks. One photo captured my attention, and I finished painting it barely in time for my weekly email to go out at 5:00 today (Monday). There are only two colors — brown madder (red/brown) and cerulean (turquoise) — in varied combinations, plus a little green and yellow for the trees.

I’m starting a series of Affordable Originals. This watercolor original is 9″ x 12″, fits a standard 11″ x 14″ frame, $100 with free shipping.

So far I’ve been faithful to my two New Year’s resolutions: eat one more vegetable or fruit a day, and at least 10 minutes of painting. Ten minutes is enough time to sketch figures, paint color swatches, or watch a “how do” video on YouTube. Being creative — taking an unusual photograph, writing a few lines — can be a “moment of delight.” If we forget a day, or a week — hey, it’s still 2023!

This little painting is based on a photo I saw, and it’s one of my favorites. You might call it semi-abstract, since it references reality but takes off from there.

Wisdom from a well-known meditation teacher.

And speaking of little things that are important, I’m blessed to be in New Orleans helping out with our grandson Jasper, who is nearly three months old.