Life has gotten very busy for this artist in 2023. I have seemed to take on many events and responsibilities. This happens to me every few years.  I get rid of things and then they slowly grow again. It is like a see-saw. After October, my events will be over for this year. That will help me. 

I’m looking forward to late November, when I will have another painting residency at Fair Oaks Farm. I’ll be staying in the cottage owned by the farm. My sister will drop me off with my food and paints and pick me up 6 days later. I’m so excited to be painting there every day!

This year I have studied painting with palettes limited to four to six tube colors. I have learned a lot from these mixtures. I’ve not decided yet what technique I will study in 2024, but I am beginning to study transparent colors again.

Country painters have a wonderful life…..