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Catching up on Studio News

Posted on April 25, 2018 by notnow

I continue to do lots of small watercolor postcards. I continue to practice drawing with my right hand. Those “right-handed cards” have a big loopy “R” in the corner. I finished two pet portraits (in-process pic here) and am working … Continue reading →

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The bluebonnet quilt– process over product

Posted on April 17, 2018 by notnow

Back to the art blog after a few months of keeping a health blog–phew. It looks like we are in a quiet patch now, and I am out of harm’s way. The bluebonnet quilt which my mom and I have … Continue reading →

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Look for this card in your mail box—-better late than never!

Posted on November 29, 2017 by notnow

It’s Studio Tour Weekend ahead and my postcard JUST went out in the mail! This Fall has gotten away from me between one thing and another. This painting, “Big Dove,” will be in our preview exhibit at Chatham Mills, this … Continue reading →

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At long last–a photo shoot!

Posted on November 9, 2017 by notnow

With the help of my trusty nephew, Roy, this past weekend, I got several pieces photographed. My month-ago task is finally completed! Thanks for Jason Dowdle of Blue Sky Digital Photography for excellent work, as always.  

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A pause in this blog for health drama, (not travel–boo!) bummer all!

Posted on October 10, 2017 by notnow

I was getting ready to go see my photographer, Jason Dowdle, Blue Sky Digital Photographyin Snow Camp last week. I’d made an appointment and we were set. But then, some health drama bloomed up in my body instead, and I … Continue reading →

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