Happy Birthday Mom!

Today would have been my mama's birthday and I've been thinking about her a lot. I think she would have been 97.  I was thinking I wanted to paint a piece of cake for the occasion, so I asked my husband if he could run out a get one for me.  Big mistake. He came back with a small cake, a brownie, and two pieces of  mocha cake. Who's going to eat all that?  (I'll tell you who.... starting with the piece I've been looking at all night. )

Get a Pear

A nice just-right pear is a great treat, but it's rare in my experience.  They are even more fragile than bananas.  The pink cheeked ones always look promising.

Waiting

Another old guy. I think the contrast appealed to me and the timelessness of the image of someone watching and waiting.

January Morning

I snapped a picture looking out from my front window the other day as used it for this one. As much as I'm trying to ignore this month, I have to admit the morning skies can be glorious. The days will slowly but surely begin to get a little longer.  And maybe we'll get a few snow days - fingers crossed.

Caia's Kitty, 2nd Go

This is actually the second time I've tried to paint this kittycat! In September my friend Caia had to say goodbye to her beloved cat. I know how heartbreaking that is because last spring we had to put our dog down. So, I tried to paint a little memorial for her, but the strangest thing happened! Years ago I had a little grey tabby and my painting kept morphing into her every time I let my guard down! Back story - I've always felt guilty about that cat because I stopped paying much attention to her after our kids were born and then she died all alone when I was out of town. Cats are mysterious. Maybe she was trying to tell me she was still with me... and she forgives me. Well, I'd like to think that.

Good Day, Sunshine

Who knows why I painted this guy!? I like him and it's kind of the opposite of MN, I guess. Another one from Morguefile.  One more day before it's back to the grind, so gotta have some fun, right?

New Year's Resolution - Paint More!

The January 30 Paintings in 30 Days has begun and I'm feeling pretty good about it! Some of you know I did a challenge back in September and I found it to be so beneficial in so many ways. For one thing, it was really this first time I put my art "out there", at least in this way.  Turns out I have such a supportive family and such awesome friends, that it was very rewarding. Last time I painted mainly still lifes and I'll probably return to that pretty soon. (After I go to the grocery store!) I would rather paint something rather than paint from a photo - but I've found a few images on Morguefile.com (royalty free photos) that I want to use, and a few photos of my own. Variety is the spice of life, right? So, I invite you to join me! Grab your own paint brush, or share your thoughts with me.