Cousin Trent

I took this photograph of my cousin, Trent, last November on Thanksgiving Day. I thought he would make an interesting subject to paint because he was wearing three sets of glasses. The painting doesn't really look like him, what do you think? It's really difficult for me to paint someone I know.....especially someone I've known all my life. You would think it would be easier to paint a familiar face but it's not for me.

Oops! My sister just pointed out that I took this photo in October not on Thanksgiving Day. We had a family gathering after my Uncle Clyde passed away and Trent came for that. I'm getting forgetful!

Man From Lahore

Man From Lahore is my latest portrait painting. A friend of mine, Ken Womack, took this photo on one of his many travels around Lahore, Pakistan. Ken is a preacher and works for Mission Catalyst International as the Director of Pastoral Training so he has the opportunity to travel around the world.

Here it is the first day of Spring and we get a snow storm! I took advantage of the bad weather and worked in my studio all day so I'm not complaining. I finished this painting, started another one of my 'hippy' cousin, and did some hand embroidery on a felted piece that I'm trying to get finished. I enjoyed my day...let the snow keep falling!

Cats

My cats never share the same chair so this is a rare shot. Dudley (the seal point Ragdoll) found Tiger (the orange and white one) sleeping in his favorite chair which is located close to my desk in the office. Dudley didn't like that because he considers that chair his personal property. Needless to say, it wasn't long before Tiger jumped down and let Dudley have his chair.

My last two oil paintings aren't good enough to upload to my blog so that's why you are getting to see photos of two of my cats. I'm currently adding some hand embroidery to my latest felted piece so I'll post a photo of that when it's finished. I really enjoy hand stitching on wool felt.....it's much more enjoyable than hand quilting.

Birthday Party

Ron and I went to my sister's house Sunday to celebrate Mother and Ron's birthdays. Sue fixed a wonderful dinner and made a super delicious Italian Cream Cake. Laryssa talked her Aunt Rebecca into painting her finger nails and toe nails.

Daddy does his favorite thing.....sleep! He sleeps (and snores!) while sitting up. He was sleeping while Mom opened her birthday presents.

My mother opening her presents. She turned 75.

My husband, Ron, will have a birthday next week. Here he is reading his birthday cards. Of course, he must have that blue tooth device in his ear.