SLOWING DOWN

Once in a while, I see this box turtle behind the studio, slowly making her was through the grasses and weeds. This week I'll be slowly making my way, just like this turtle, after another knee replacement --- left knee this time.

There are two more Christmas parties for my classes, then surgery early on Thursday morning... one more painting to finish before then, though.

Turtle was painted in the late 90's sometime, after she and I had a photo session. The painting's more yellow with more greens and browns than this shows..... headed to the studio for the day;>D before I have to slow down.

"TURTLE TOTTLE" Transparent Watercolor on 140#CP Fabriano 15 x 9"

KALEIDOSCOPE

Today marks my 400th post on this blog. Yeah! Thanks to Rhonda's encouragement, this blog was begun in October, 2007, over 784 days ago ..... intended to be a record of my art journey to share with grand kids and family. When it was started, little did I know of all the wonderful connections we bloggers would make together.

Posted today is a kaleidoscope of some of my own favorite paintings which have already been seen here over the past two years, not in any particular order at all. This journey is so much fun. Thank you all for visiting here, for the positive feedback and helpful suggestions. What an extraordinary journey we share!