Well I've cleared out my studio, sending all paintings to be with their buyers, save one. If you saw the photo I posted a few weeks ago of my studio, you'll see why I'm so happy to have my space back again. Something about all those pieces sitting around drying was killing my "feng shui". That and the fact that I was begining to burn out. I had hit some emotional road blocks, and it's taken some time to get back into art. Funny how a negitive response to a piece that i finished has kick-started my desire to do more, better, and bigger.

I'm nearing the completion of the cow painting, again. LOL.. He's such a cute critter, I really don't mind doing him a second time. I found that I am having almost the same problem with his head as I did the last time. Kind of funny how we continue to do the same things over and over. At least I remember how to step back and correct it. I'm also set to begin the abstract poodle. It should be fun, I'm hoping.

Next month I begin with our "Art for Life" project with the Denver Childrens Hospital, for the second year in a row. I'm really looking forward to getting a fun kiddo to work with. I love how kids see art, and I love the ideas that they come up with. What's better, is that I know that it's something that they will never forget. Hopefully it encourages the kiddo to continue exploring art.

Today, I'm sitting down to do some wild life in pencil. I've decided that for christmas this year, a lot of my gifts will be coming from what I can make. I think it'll mean more to my family members to receive something I personaly made, than something I bought at a box store. And.. lets not kid ourselves here.. It's a heck of alot cheaper!! LOL

Ok, off to sharpen my graphite and let the lead hit the paper!!

Cheers!