(with thanks to Jennifer at Jottings by Jennifer for the idea) 1. Your fruit paintings are done from just-picked, not grocery store fruit. Plum II, oil on wrapped canvas, $40 2. You’ve painted oranges at least 102 times. Oranges 83, 14×11″, oil on board, framed in black wood, $250 3. You’ve painted poppies so many […]
Too Wired
Pencil drawing, “Loft Bedroom”, sold It is a frightening realization that I am very very dependent on electricity. My neighborhood was warned of a 2 hour power outage, and we were even told the time to expect it. Suddenly we were racing around to take care of everything that needed to be done before the […]
Exploring Lake Kaweah, Part two
On Chris LoCurto’s blog today is a post by me! Chris’s blog is about “leadership, finances and the occasional random thought”, which is where I fit in as a guest poster. Visit, leave a comment if you’re so inclined, and browse through his past year of really interesting posts! Here is the second half of […]
Exploring Lake Kaweah
Lake Kaweah is formed by Terminus Dam, about 10 miles below Three Rivers. When the lake is full, it reaches up into the lower end of town. When it is not full, there are lots of places to walk. The dam was built when I was a toddler, so I don’t remember anything prior to […]
7 Warning Signs That You Might be a Color Junkie
Blushing Pear, 4×6 oil on board, with easel, $40 You notice that all the cars at a stoplight are the same color. You ask your husband to pull over so you can see if that wildflower you just passed is the same color as your sweater. You notice that 25% of the people in the […]
A new year, still reading
“Salt and Light“, oil paint on board, 11×14 (Thank you, Steven S., for the title!) This year I will continue to tell you what I am reading (Thank you, Melissa, for the idea!). What does this have to do with art? Nothing, except it gives you a more complete view of who this California artist […]
Peculiar Sights
Back in the days when I walked a lot of miles, I photographed and showed you a series of what I called “Peculiar Sights” in Three Rivers. (A central California artist has to find her amusements wherever she can!) Plantar fasciitis takes a very long time to heal, and now, with the help of an […]
Indoor Mural, Day 3
But Wait! There’s More! At the bottom of the staircase mural of Giant Sequoias is an open area with 6 doors leading off of it. Now, each of those 6 doors has its own identity! Behind Door #1 is the library. Over Door #1 is dogwood, carolinus florida, or, as it is known in Three […]
Indoor Mural, Day 2
This California artist has completed Phase One of her indoor mural of Giant Sequoias/Redwoods/Big Trees for some exceptional people of fine taste. They have a particular fondness for these trees, and sell fabulous chairs made from some of the fallen ones (from private land – don’t gitchur knickers in a twist!). You can find them […]
Colors, a post event list of thoughts
What a confusing weather day. It was frosty out when I loaded the car, and I was just sure I’d shiver all day long. I set up in the direct sunshine on Wendy’s porch and was just sure I’d hot to death. Notice the spacious spacing on the display panels. What do you think? It […]