End of June so near...

How could 50 years go by so fast???
 I am so glad to still have this man beside me as we celebrate this big milestone.
What a great ride we have been on together all these years.
What comes next, I do not know but together we have proven we can meet it head on ...
As each year goes faster I am amazed how much has changed, and how we can adapt to so many changes.
Thank you, Wy for being the one throughout this wonderful life of ours.
I will always love you, and I do still like YOU that much....

April 24th. 2019

 We arrived in the mountains just in time to watch springtime unfolding.
WOW is it ever beautiful...
This is Baxters first road trip with us and he was a real trooper.
 We are getting some things done that have needed work and are tired but happy to see some progress.
The weather has been very nice so far, cold the first evening but 60 this morning and 80 with a breeze yesterday afternoon with the same for today......
We are painting the deck today, trying to beat the rain expected toward the end of this week, so it's back to work for me right now..
I hope everyone is having a good week so far 
By for now.....

3rd Month 8th Day 2019

                  How in the world did it get to be so long since I was back here to write ???
We are really keeping busy and trying to get out and about while it is still a bit cool here.
Thank You Thank You!!!!
I have begun to play with the web site Guru Shots and am really having fun with it ...
Even though I am not considered a photographer,
I do take pictures daily...With my phone, neither camera is as good as my phone, so happy to use it...
Anyway, you should really check out that web site.
We visited Lettuce Lake Park yesterday and it was such a beautiful day I was able to take lots of great pictures in nature...

Getting back to it...

            I am trying again to add things I have done to my ETSY store.
First off is this, Sandipaints Vine Signs, and it is called  HOPE. It is a small sign of encouragement which we could all use at some time in our lives.
 I have just recently painted this gallery wrapped, ready to hang, vine sign.
By using vines, flowers, and insects to write a message oh encouragement i
I am having so much fun coming up with the ideas for this fun new art form...
The sign is on a 4x12 inch canvas and I used Acrylic paints, I also varnished it to protect the finish from bumps and scratches.
I was very excited to be able to participate in this years Inktober2018 and did all 31 of those... So much fun....
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you have already seen these so I will try not to post too many of them here...

Maybe just a few favorites..

Ja and I also had a beautiful day in Safety Harbor watching the Manatees and exploring the nature on the boardwalks...

Now it is time for me to get back to work on a commisioned piece, and get ready for the Holiday meal... Happy Thanksgiving to one and all may you have a great day of giving Thanks for all we have

AUGUST 14TH. 2018

  I am teaching this tonight for a painting with a purpose.
The Affirmations project is sponsoring it for cancer survivors and we have sold out both classrooms.
Thank you to everyone who has signed up with us tonight to support this cause...and paint this picture...
 It should be fun and I am excited to be a part of it...
I hope everyone has a creative week...
bye for now...



 

Aug.5th 2018

   I was so excited to be able to get to see all the new changes in Jenn's family home..
 It is beautiful and well worth the effort put into it to make such a comfy, cozy environment...
I was also so happy to get to see Becky and meet her son, what a cutie, and at 10 months starting to walk...so much fun to watch....
I was able to see so many more members of the family and friends as they gathered at Jenn's to meet up, to go to the Gorge together, for the Phish concert there...
They all said what a great time was had there and they came home tired and happy...
.Aidan and I held down the fort and were quite happy to spend a quiet weekend together in what feels like a brand new home...
Time sure flies when you are having fun, and now I have been home and back to work for about a week ...
WOW what a great July !!!!
Have a nice Sunday, Relax and just Breathe.....

August 3rd, 2018

I was able to get some other artwork finished while I was in Seattle.
I was having some fun with Pastels, doing these when we stumbled upon a really nice art store in downtown Edmonds.
I purchased a few pastel pencils that were made in France, and I am really glad I did. one of the results of using these....The sunflower.
 It is the only example of the pencils, but more to come soon....
Jenn has set up the perfect atmosphere for the all the birds and small animals in her area and I was amazed to get to observe and photograph many different breeds, that made it possible to then sketch them too...
I have to get moving this morning so more to come on the Seattle trip...
Hope everyone has a peaceful weekend... Bye for now