Spring inspiration-
April 11th, 2010 Posted in creating, current work, materials, mediums
Okay, so I have been a lot neglectful of my blog as of late…feeling kinda down with my broken foot healing so slowly and tapped out by how much harder life’s daily tasks are with a dragging limb. But, good news, I am back to feeling like I can do it all again. I had lovely spring break (2 weeks off!), that included a restful day trip to a spa:). I think I have done that about 3 times in my life, and this was the first time since I had my 3 girls!! I am thinking about making it a habit, now that I know about the locals fare at the Fairmont in Sonoma!! For just $25 you can utilize their stocked facility, including a eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna and multiple hot tubs, not to mention the plushy robes, unlimited supply of fresh towels and refreshing apricot body scrub. Stop daydreaming girl- back to the art!
With my newly acquired modern 10×12 studio in the back yard I have been dragging out all the toxic lovelies that I had stashed away for my childbearing years and have begun to work in oil and varnish again!! How I love the feel of oil on the canvass, the movement and viscosity of oil is un-parallel, unfortunately, so is the cleanup. I am a bit torn actually, whether to invest in such a dirty pleasure. I am sure many artists feel conflicted on this issue. Healthy environment and person vs. love of oil paint. I leave you with a picture from my new bird series “Looking West” that I am adoring right exactly now!!