Burmese Boy

When I visited Southeast Asia several years ago we were allowed to go to a small section of Myanmar by boat from Thailand.  This child was standing alone in the middle of a huge temple courtyard holding a sack over his shoulder that was bigger than himself.  This weekend I took an art class and finally painted him.

Ginkgo in the Rain (monoprints)

Safari Park

Here's a rusty little sketch of mama and baby at Safari Park yesterday.

Note:  I will never rely on my iPhone to take photos in this type of setting again.  Didn't get any good pictures or even good (accidental) videos.  Friend says I should just practice more, OK but old photo-dog is SO GOOD at old tricks!  Phooey.  My best shot was a quick "sit-down" sketch at the elephant enclosure.  Sketching from the tram was impossible.

Little Brother of POD

LAD

click here to see POD

Two for Twosday

 fun with mixed media!

How Many Angels...

Cirque des Anges

...can dance on the head of a pin?

Ships That Pass

Back to Nudes

Oops!

Nude With Oranges

The Romance of China

Also Botanical - or are they?

Anthurium (Little Boy Flower)

Photos taken at Botanical Gardens in Encinitas needed no retouching.


















They touch my memories...of Hawaii.

Some China Trip Photos...

...I want to paint someday.

Ta-da-a-a!

...may need some work, but enough already!

Some Old Favorites

I'm working on a portrait of my Grandson.  Until I'm done, here are some pages from my Sketchbook:

Is it Time...

to go...

to the beach...

and swim...

or just stay home?

Easter Sundae

It's a Wrap!

April at Home

Finished and Ready to Frame

The Geography of Loss

Those of you who know me will recognize the tributes to my regal Mom, my little girl who wished on the stars from her hospital bed, my house on Beaumont and the watermen and explorers who captured my heart...all loved and lost, adored and forgiven.  Love is my true North.