Beautiful Butterfly......

Beautiful butterfly outside my window this afternoon.

Folders Can Be Fun!!!!

Here's an art folder that I created while substitute teaching at LA High School in Los Angeles.

I pulled it out to assist a "sista" on a project for her students.

This is a great project for kids (& adults) of all ages!

A Busy Morning

We had a wonderful monsoon rain last night, hopefully we'll have another this afternoon and into the evening. It truly brings everything to life. The bees are out, the birds are out, and the plant life is looking well nourished. I'm hoping that the hollyhocks germinate and that more of the veggies come up as well.

AAgggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! Sometimes Seeing/Painting Can Really Be a Challenge!

I am learning a tremendous amount in attempting to paint this piece.

What I perceive, preconceived notions and lastly - fantasy.

This is, from left to right: Erica Harrison, Linda Lowery & Tanya Caldwell.

My intention was to turn them into elvish fairies, and I still may - but just getting the basics on canvas with a newer medium (for me) - this time around - has taken ................ fill in the blank.

But, I'm learning - and, learning is usually messy. Most of the time, I like for things to look simple; I don't want people to see that I struggle - this approach to life is simply pride and ego.

So, tah-tah, to pride and ego - at least today!

This is the messiness of learning in Art!!!!!