This year flew as usual! I had my exhibit at Hawaii Pacific University which was great and took off for Colorado in August for a 10 day workshop with Steven Quiller. It was a very hectic Fall and January as I was renovating my studio space so it could be painted, moving myself to a different part of my house and turning part of my old living space into a classroom space. Not a little job but with the help of my kids and grandkids, it's done!! That is except for the one room t

Hopefully I will post works done or in progress with my thoughts as often as possible. Writing is not my forte so hang in there. I also hope to post thoughts about art in general and pastel and watercolor especially as I encounter students struggles and frustrations. Many find themselves in the same boat and possibly something might prove useful. Ya never know. This painting of my first grandson was done when he was about two years old. Something caught his attention and I co