Snow Flakes in August!

Pastel Flakes

Acrylic

It has been so bloody hot these days that all I can think about is winter.  It was 107 degrees today and tomorrow its supposed to be 108!  The only good news is that with each day that goes by we are one day closer to cooler weather.  So I'm posting this picture of snow flakes in the hopes that the Gods will smile on us and bring us some relief in the form of a cool front and maybe a nice little tropical storm to break this devastating drought that we're stuck in.  So, focus on the snow flakes and help me conjure up some nice cool weather!  The trees, and wildlife, and I will thank you profusely!

A Perfect Day!

FLIGHT
8 x 10 acrylic

Well, I haven't been painting lately.  Apparently work kills every ounce of creativity in me, but I just got back from vacation and I feeeel good!  Today was a perfect day, I had the house to myself, the world's best dog at my feet, great music blasting, a fresh canvas and my paints!  Unfortunately, next week its back to reality, and back to work, but I hope I can stay in the vacation state of mind throughout the long hot summer!

Hooray for Hollywood!

   

Well, I stayed up late last night to watch the Academy Awards.  I still can't believe my childhood dreams of being a movie star never panned out!  And although I missed being there in person by a few days I was actually in Hollywood just last Wednesday, only 4 days before the big award show, and I actually got to walk on the red carpet... ok, it was covered in plastic, but nonetheless, I got to walk on it!   Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, as an adult my ambitions have shifted somewhat, just recently I had three paintings accepted by the Round Rock Area Arts Council, and I am tickled pink!   I just dropped them off at the Williamson County Annex today and they should be hanging there through the end of June.  So I hope  you'll get a chance to drop by and take a look!

Top Left:  Serpent Dance 

Top Right:  Sun Worship

Bottom Left :  Sun Serpent

All  9 x 12, acrylic

I'm Back!

Dancing Up a Storm

8 x 10 acrylic



Thank goodness, I think I've emerged from my slump!   I've been working on the above painting for the past couple of weeks and just never could seem to get her right.  But today, while the sun was shining bright and my hubby was out chopping down cedar trees, I esconced myself in my studio and the final version of Dancing Up a Storm came to life. 

Kick in the Pants!

Painter's block has struck again!  Arggggh!   I need a good kick in the pants... inspiration... are you out there?

We Got Snow... and ice!

Waterfall on our Property

Photographer:  Chris Eckart

Well, the weather man got it exactly right this time!  The sleet/snow got off to a slow start around 9:00 last night.  We awoke to a light dusting of snow.  The above picture was taken at the waterfall at the bottom of hill.  I would like to take credit for the picture, but my husband, Chris, is the one who traipsed down there in the freezing cold to get the shot!

A Cold Wind Blows

Dream Dancers

16 x 20 Acrylic

On Display at St. Davids Hospital, Georgetown, Texas

Those of us who live in the beautiful State of Texas don't often experience extreme Arctic blasts like the one that has crippled the country this week.  In Central Texas today's high has been a 24 chilly degrees, and with the fierce wind blowing it feels even colder!  I know there are people and animals out there suffering because of it, and I truly feel terrible for them, but on the other hand my evil twin loves this kind of weather!  Snow's predicted for tomorrow and Friday and I've got my toes and fingers crossed!  I did have to venture out today to go over to St. David's Hospital in Georgetown to drop off a painting for the Guilds annual show, so I do know exactly how cold and miserable it is out there.    When I got home I put out extra food for the feral kitty cats that've been camping out in the garage and I gave them a brand new kitty bed and some warm blankies to snuggle up in.   I also gave them a nice new litter box so they don't have to go out into the freezing cold... I hope they know what to do with a litter box!  As for me, I plan on hibernating for the rest of the cold snap, and hope you stay warm and toasty too!