FINALLY.....we are moved in

This move has been such a long process, sometimes we thought it would never end. Finally, though, we are unpacked and I'm able to get back to painting.

Here are a couple of quick sketches -- the top one of desert rocks is a pastel about 6-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches on LaCarte card, and it took about 53 minutes to complete.

The bottom one is a study of clouds, floating past my studio window, big puffy billows against a sapphire sky. Very typical of most days here in Albuquerque. Another pastel on sanded paper, about 5 x 7 inches. This one took about 45 minutes to paint.

Painting makes me feel so good. When I put the pastels away for the day, and look at what I've done, there is such a feeling of satisfaction deep inside. Even if the art doesn't turn out, it can always be erased or washed off, and I can start over again. Always the opportunity is there to make it better, and learn from the experience.

I am entering two pieces into a show here, which opens on Friday October 3rd. It's the first one I'm entering here in ABQ....it's time I got involved locally. It's been much too long since I've been active in local art groups and I've missed it.

Till next time....