I named this painting "Anniversary" because it seems an appropriate gift for a special occassion or milestones. And I just didn't like the sound of "Milestones".
I used the palette knife for this painting, it's thick in some areas and although I used a lot of muted grays and taupes, it's actually colorful.
"Anniversary" 14 x 14 inches on stretched canvas.
I love the big strokes, thick paint, the way the paint blends on each touch. I chose a reddish brown sky and muted greens. Added a touch of cad red on the roof.
I'm taking an on-line class on "organization" and one of our homework assignments is to share our studio space. Here is a photo of my "atelier" - it's not tooooo bad in this photo. The most favorite thing about my painting room is this red cart. I can move it around my small studio from easel to easel. I've got a fairly big closet (doors in the background) which hides my "stuff". I love this space! 
I took a haitus from painting for a little while... I went to my all school reunion which was held in New Orleans last weekend. It was great to see friends and make new ones. We had graduates from the class of '60 to the class of 2007!! My school was in Japan - Sagamihara Elementary, Zama Middle and High School. After school we all scattered like seeds in the wind and it is difficult to have reunions in Japan so ever couple of years our Alumni Association host an all school reunion in various locations in the U.S.
Had to make a stop at the Cafe du Monde in the mornings for their Cafe Au Lait and Begneits. I got to see Jackson Square and the art that is hung on the iron fences, stopped in at a few of the art galleries along Royal Street. And I got to visit with a long time friend Linda Lesperance whom I hadn't seen in many many years.
This is a larger painting - 18" x 22" which I did last year. Palette on stretched canvas. Available on Ebay. 
A while back I had an ear infection along with whatever else I had - this is how I felt.
