A - B - G

 

Always be growing!

 Not a bad motto. 

This is the bookshelf behind the computer in my studio space where I grow plants year round.  

Especially in January!

To the rescue

 

Firefighters are heroes!  I've been astonished by the fire scenes in LA.  I can only imagine how frightening it must be for everyone in the area.  In K.C. we've had days of snow and ice which I'm so grateful is not fire. (switched my prospective on what really is a problem)

I hope the city, families and especially kids effected get the help and resources they need.  It feels so strange watching a place burn. 

Snow days

 The storm system that is sweeping across the U.S. is over Kansas City.  We're under a blizzard warning and I haven't been in a blizzard since 1994 my first semester in NYC as a freshman at Parson's.  I didn't enjoy snow then & that hasn't changed with age.

I do enjoy shades of white and find calmness in cutting out shapes and adding painted details. 

The view from my studio window is quiet and soft.  While I find snow inconvenient, I'm looking for the beauty in it.  (looking closely....)

I've switched my hand to just painting now.  I feel the need to keep busy when it's cold out & I feel trapped inside.  Blues against white makes me happy!

Antonio & I have been worried about the birds he's made two trips outside to refill the bird feeder and added a bowl of seeds on the ground at a second location.  I loves his big heart and kindness!  We'll wait to shovel until all the snow is done.  It's powdery so it won't be well suited for making a snow friend.  I've had six cups of tea today. (3 early grey and 3 peppermint once I realized I've had too much caffeine.)  Hope you're holding up well if you're also being visited by snow, ice, and severe cold. (or just generally dislike January, which is completely understandable)

Happy New Year

 

Making predictions: 🔮 Here’s to a bright, joyful 2025!

Chrismukkah

So much to celebrate!  Happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate and Merry Christmas all those who participate.

 

I took ice skating lessons last year with my son, we haven't skated since! 😅

I think I prefer painting ice skating to actually doing it.  Maybe I started too late, I love to roller skate!

Doing December things

 

Give, get, play the penguin way!

(painted with gouache)

Things I see around me now.

Painting, snapping, and drawing my way through December!