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Happy New Year!

It was thirty-three degrees Fahrenheit and not-quite-raining out as I went outside to see the new year just now. I opened the door to let the old year out and the new yer in and then, as is my own … Continue reading

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Almost the end of November

Did you wonder where I was? Yup, November brings NaNoWriMo. I knew there were some days at the beginning of the month that no writing or at least little writing would be possible – a wedding and some other things … Continue reading

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Thursday evening, painting at Ooms

I took myself and my paint gear, along with a new Stillman & Birn Delta sketchbook out to Ooms conservation area late this afternoon. It was a good outing, and the book seems good – more hot press-like than cold … Continue reading

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Wednesday of Va-kay

I sat in a little park enjoying my coffee and watching clouds. Then I came home and painted, yup, my mailbox. Then I watched/listened to James Gurney answering some questions live on You-Tube about Gouache while I did these: I … Continue reading

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Sunday Paint Day

Went out and took advantage of a bright cool day. That brings its own challenges of fast-drying paint but I soldiered on.

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