Jean brought us flowers from her yard, and that is what you see here. I threw some spatters on my painting for the heck of it. There are actually artists who are known for their spatters – like Charles Reid, Janet Rogers to name a few.Thursday I painted with my longtime student, Sarah. Sarah is the student who started it all. Her mother came to me years ago and asked if I would teach Sarah art. At first it was just the two of us, but after a year or so, we added several other girls including my future DIL. Hmm, maybe I should start a class for young men…Anyway, Sarah is an excellent artist.
This is the pastel she has been working on. I think it is great.Last night I attended the Duncan Art Guild monthly meeting. I’m not big on going to the meetings, but I did so in order to support my friend who is in charge of the programs. She had brought in a cartoon/caricature artist named Kim Hale. He was very entertaining and drew several of us. It really was a good time.
At one point in the evening, one of the Painted Ladies said, "I know another good reason to go to Santa Fe!" My response was probably not what she expected, "Were we planning a trip to Santa Fe?" Then she proceeded to tell me that some other member of the DAG was going to have paintings in a gallery in Santa Fe and how much fun we could have all driving up to see the gallery. Now, I’ve come along ways in bridling my tongue, but every now and then, I slip up (Yeah, I know, those of you who know me well are thinking that I never bridle my tongue, but you’d be wrong). I’m sure the look on my face told how I felt, if my inappropriate words did not, "I don’t want to go to Santa Fe! I’ve lived there. I hate the traffic. I hate the crowds, the commercialized plaza, and galleries, not to mention the outrageous food prices…" Then I caught myself and added, "But yes, that sounds quite lovely." I should have just said, "Fantastic!"
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I should have just said, "Fantastic!"
Yup. Or "Interesting!" I always went on Red Alert when TSMP used the I-word. I never realized a single word could have SO many shades of meaning, most of 'em bad. ;-)
I agree: Sarah does good work. I disagree on the "art for young men" thing. I dunno why, perzactly. Just this feeling that an "artistic" man wouldn't be good husband fodder. Unless he worked with steel and an arc welder...
Santa Fe. Hmmm. I haven't been up that way in prolly three years. That said, I always had a good time when I went, which is more than likely a function of visiting The Big City after an extended time in P-Ville.
And so it goes...
Buck,
Husband fodder around here usually comes in the "steel and arc welder" types. But hey, they can make good money if they know what they are doing.
I don't normally think TSMP and are much alike, but the "interesting" thing is much the same with me. Interesting.
Toads again?
I don't normally think TSMP and are much alike...
I see a lot of similarities based on your writing. The both of you are direct, down to earth, have excellent taste, and strong beliefs. Good lookin', too. There IS quite a gap where morals and ethics are concerned, tho. ;-)
wv: It's all ralitiv.
Buck,
I do sometimes see similarities - I just hate to admit it. Probably because she didn't hang on to love.
Lou - you really should consider selling your paintings on Etsy or someplace. Now that I have a real one in my possession - your talent is amazing. The floral here is yet another perfect painting.
So lovely.
Oh and I mailed your photograph today...you should have it by mid-week.
LOL! Sometimes I wish I was southern so I could do the, "oh, how nice, bless their hearts" thing.
Laurie,
We Suth'n women are like our tea - sweet and strong.
Yes, the "bless your heart thing" would have been perfect. I love the flowers. You have such a nice technique with or without splatters. Sarah's pastel is excellent, too.
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