Finished

Today I hung the painting that kicked off my blog. It isn't a great photo but I am proud to show it off! I am about to start a watercolor class so I don't want to begin a new painting but it feels odd to have nothing on my easel and to have my paints cleaned up. Lately I have been getting a lot of positive feedback about my artistic talents and it feels nice. Gary and I rearranged the other paintings in the living room and it is fun to have a fresh look. I love to knit but I get a different pleasure out of painting and I thank my husband for encouraging me to paint.

I have my watercolors and watercolor pencils all set up on my big drafting table. I have some reading to do but will start doing some more work on the illustrations on my childrens book. Both my mother and our friend Alexis had some material sent about writing and illustrating my book. Always something to work on, always something to be excited about.

I have about 5" of knitting and it will be time to put my dress together. The last 5" feels like a long stretch and I am very excited about putting it together. It is one of the more interesting projects I have done and I have been knitting for 36 years. It won't be too long now until I can show you that project. Wish there were more hours in the day.

The other big project that I have been neglecting is the major semi-precious stone necklace I started a few months ago. I am at a stand still as I need to learn a few things before I can finish. There is always something to look at around here. I thank all of you for your support.