Back in the studio......

Hello everyone ... back in the studio today after a week in YUMA AZ. The air conditioning is a must and the swimming pool was a real plus!

I was able to visit with my family and relax ... came back and taught a lesson today using the skull from my sister and brother in law's yard ... no one liked it as much as I did ... the old saying, "You had to be there!" came into my mind.

We should paint what we know and love ... keep that in mind when you select the subjects for your paintings! The skull was still a good lesson and there are many things to learn from it, but my students like subjects closer to home!

Greetings from YUMA ARIZONA!!!

Hello ... not many of you knew this but I left my home state of INDIANA to vist with family in YUMA!! It was hot (107) here the first two days, and although it is hot(only 96), it is overcast today and more pleaseant ... we were out in the morning and have been playing the game "Apples to Apples" for a couple hours and now most every has slipped away for a nap. I am going to journal and sketch a bit to post later. Miss talking to every one but having a GREAT time with my siblings (four out of six could make the trip)!

I have been observing roadrunners, hummingbirds, a big turle and a lot of cacti. Really different out here!