I’ve been photographing the spring blooms. They are just a starting point for my paintings. I did this painting two years ago, but the azaleas look similar every year. A painting is 
an effort to recognize a moment in the passage.
Tangled Web
This painting if of a Cereus, an outrageous red bloom. A flower that is about 8 inches across. I may not have captured the light coming through the leaves, but I did show
a human imposition on nature, the grid pattern. This painting is currently on display at Art On Depot. The tangled web was that my website was down last night as Lunar Pages had technical difficulties. We can ignore nature and our environment, but when it doesn’t work, we will be scrambling.
Gallery Support
Thanks to Cathey Bolton, owner of Art on Depot, who represents me. We popped into the gallery today because Donna, Gregg’s mom was visiting. She believes it is the best gallery in Waynesville, and I agree! Cathey made my day by asking to buy this painting of mine! We are hoping for a good season of art sales through her gallery!
Globally
Woodpeckers are all over the world, but near trees with bugs, not cities with concrete. Where do paintings exist?
Flooding
It’s been raining since 10 am. These little branches (official designation) have become certified creeks.
Studio visit
I had a wonderful time yesterday visiting Cori Saraceni in her studio. We sparked ideas off of each other. She was frustrated that I don’t show details of my work. I had never thought of it! So this is “Hurricane Sandy” and the detail is her mouth. This piece is collage on plywood. The perfectly round high grade plywood is being sold by the Waynesville, NC, 
Habitat Restore.
commissions
I accepted this commission with reservations. The ceramic frog was a gift, and it needs a setting. The lily pad was a fun time to play with paint.
Yesterday, by happenstance, an artist visited my studio. He liked this self portrait with small mirrors.
Panels
The original painting of this image is at Art on Depot. Cathey suggested I try a pair. I’ve used the streaming enamel paint that I’ve been using recently for the stems. These are acrylics, the original is oil on paper. I did it in SA 1991 or 1992. I like the looseness of these new ones. Blanket Flowers are a native wildflower in Texas.
Whole Bloomin’ Thing
Dash between the raindrops tomorrow, to Frog Level. My booth will be in front of Art on Depot, or inside, if it’s pouring. I have lots of new and “affordable”( never say cheap!) original art pieces. 
Whole Bloomin’ Thing is Sat.
Do you have a spot for a round piece of art. Check out my abstract Dahlia. Or how about a salamander. My booth will be in front of Art on Depot. I’ve made a deal with my brother in TX. Sat. he gets the rain and I get the sun!
