Enjoyed my second writer's workshop, hosted by bestselling author and journalist Pamela Des Barres. It was a great couple of nights, with some incredibly talented women coming together to write on topics and share while supporting each other's efforts. I can't say how much this event has colored my week with creativity and a love for this circle of amazing women!

Just finished the painting for my brother (who is an amazing musician/pastor/worship leader in Syracuse, NY) of his favorite guitar, Grace. It was different for me, since it needed to look realistic while maintaining the "graphic art" look that I love. I think it turned out well, all it needs is framing.

I also finished several more of the Scrolls series, using different color themes.

New painting started

Finally started the painting of Jim's guitar! I did a ruddy background with streaks of gold-it will be an expressionist version of his Taylor. He named her Grace, and I hope I do her justice.

Very excited to have picked up a bunch of new canvases last week on big time sale. I finished a 24x36- and may have to hang it in my own dining room. Almost ready to start my first guitar painting. We'll see how it goes............side note: much progress on my novel. It is really shaping up and chapters are finally flying by. It has dropped 10 degrees and it feels like fall-even though it is still 95. Go figure!

I met a really cool folk artist in Austin last week. If you like checking out artists, he has a website: www.patrick-earl.com called Deep Folk. I like his stuff, and enjoyed talking with him.

Picking up some new canvases tomorrow: 2 paintings need to be started! Have a line on a design client.

As I begin doing freelance design work, I am
posting some photos of my own home. I love textures, stone, iron,
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specializing in color selection,accessories,
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