I am always surprised.

I can't believe I did such a marvelously ridiculous painting. 

Thanks goes to the members of the Kudzu Art Zone for inspiring me.

In art, anything is possible.

I struggle and then it flows.

Oh my goodness, I think I can pull this off. 

 I loved the idea of a plaid bus with a mustache and glasses. 

I am laughing and painting now.

I sometimes am in a mess.

I left the meeting in all kinds of trouble and wondered how I am going to pull this off.  Since this was a linen canvas, and expensive, I knew I HAD to make it work.

I need some models.

During a March meeting of Kudzu Art Zone in Norcross, GA I needed some models for my demo.    The members suggested I paint an intersection.  Good!  I had never done this before and am now excited.  I asked, "What is at this intersection?"  The first lady said, "a bus stop."  I love it already and had her pose. Next came, a gas station, dog, cat, bus and convenience store.  Whew!

Bona Allen Jr.s House

Acrylic on folded canvas

18 x 24, 2010

Finally finished, just have to get a frame.  Nice.

Time flies!

Here I am during a two day plein air event in Buford,GA.  I chose this house because of the columns and the fact I had a beautifully folded canvas in the back of my van.  It was a match!  Great fun!

Sail Away!

Why it began to look like sail boats on a breezy day so I went for it.  I am so glad I am done as this black and white challenge made me want to get back to color all the more.  Amen.

I am timid at first

I have a slow start but picking up speed while the folds tell me what to do.

It is sometimes hard to start

We are going to have a Black & White + One Show at the Tannery in May.
I have this beautifully folded canvas, pure white and I didn't want to mess it up.  Finally I took the plunge and began.

Sabrina appeared!

Sabrina had the "lucky number" the day I had a painting demo at the Tannery.  How did she ever sit so long in this pose?  She amazes me every day!