on to the next

 Hi all!

It's the day after the ART PARTY and my heart is full.

Such a great turn out, such great music.

Beautiful weather. 

So many friends, family, and collectors!

The food was fantastic, and the Studio Sale was really successful.

Nana's 92nd birthday celebration was also wonderful.

The most exciting thing for me is being able to see 

all of my paintings on the walls and tables.

BOY, am I tired.

I want to thank my wonderful husband Mac, for all of his help.

I couldn't have done it without him.

Thanks so much to my friend Allison, who always

comes through for me, no matter what.

We have a great time!

Thanks to Tony Sedillo, for all of his help and 

great catering skills.

And his ability to keep his all-white outfit clean.

And thanks to all my collectors, friends, and family, 

who came out to support me. I love you all!

NOW, I will vegetate and percolate for a couple of weeks 

and decide what I want to do next.

Any suggestions?

5-24 my impression of tulips

 "MY IMPRESSION OF TULIPS"

10X10" oil

Tonight I wanted to push the paint around.

No sketching, just go!

It looks sort of whimsical and I really tried my best 

not to make the painting looked fully formed and representational.

Message me for purchase information.

What do you think?

3-4 taos mountain with snow

 "TAOS MOUNTAIN WITH SNOW"

8X10" oil on panel

One of my favorite places on earth!

4-24 hidden retreat

 "HIDDEN RETREAT"

10x10" oil on panel

Can you tell that I'm wishing for spring?

Our highs are in the 30s for the next few days.

And that cold bites you to the bone!

The painting above is one of my favorite scenes.

A wild flower garden in a sedate adobe that 

can only be seen from the back yard.

I hope you enjoy!

2-24 in full bloom

  "IN FULL BLOOM"

10X8" oil

I love painting like this.

Just big jumbles of chaotic flowers.

When it works, it feels like magic.

This looks like an English country garden, but

could be any garden in New Mexico.

I didn't get in the studio until after 6pm

and had no expectations.

Just create something as a warm up

for when I really start work.

I'm glad I did!

I hope you love it!

All of the work I'm creating is available for purchase.

If you're interested, leave a comment and I will

message you with more information.

Tomorrow, it might be an ornament!

P.S. I slow-swam for half an hour and ate 

half a Subway for lunch!

new year, new goals

2024   

New Goals!

Wow, I can't believe it's already 2024!

2023 was just okay, if I'm being honest.

Lots of good times. A fantastic Art Party!

A 78 6x6" painting challenge.

Now, that was lots of fun!

A couple of group shows at Weems Gallery.

Several commissions.

Anyway, I have been brainstorming about what

 kinds of art-related endeavors I want to pursue in 2024.

 Here goes:

1. Some kind of painting Challenge

2. 100 paintings in 100 days

3. Another September Art Party

4. An Art Retreat at my home

5. Plein air Workshops

6. A new Series - Figures, Women and Animals,

Gardens, Still Lifes, Nudes

7. Large Plein air Paintings

8. Hang out with other Artists

9. A Weekend Studio Tour

10. Lots of day trips

11. A couple of fundraisers

12. Artists Show and collaboration

13. Canyon Women in Clay

14. Making jewelry, coasters, keychains

15. Make more reels and videos

16. Get to know my "TRIBE" better!

17. Just have FUN!

I'm sure this list will narrow itself down

until it's manageable.

May we all reach our goals and have a great time!

And may your 2024 be full of peace.

P.S. In the last three years, I have lost 79.6 pounds

and have about 46 pounds to go!