African Violet

This is one of the 28 African Violets growing in my house. They are blooming like crazy right now and this one is one of my favorites. The blooms are bigger than the others but nonetheless, they are all different and beautiful. The 10 on my kitchen window sill make me smile while I'm cooking. They remind me of my grandmother who had them in her living room and from whom I received several that I still have today after so many years! 

Austin's Smile

Fundraiser for d'Artists of d'Art Center in Norfolk, VA

Tomorrow, May 3, there's a fundraiser to raise money to support the artists at the D'Art Center that were affected by the explosion in the building which occurred two weeks ago. One completely lost her studio and others lost some walls, windows and artwork. It seems that it well be a few months before the center reopens. I think it will be a fun event with food, music and art! And sunshine and warm temps!

Selden Arcade Explosion

This is a photo from the local newspaper about the center where I have my studio. It remains closed while investigators determine the cause of the blast. It originated in a small hallway that contains electrical panels just off of the interior corridor. One studio was severely affected and some others, I'm not sure yet. Lucky for me my studio wasn't affected, even by the sprinkler system! I'm happy that there were no festivities that evening. But I don't know when we'll be able to return to work there.

Lilypads

I made this miniature linocut a few years ago after I visited a local pond full of lilypads. I've always loved them and imagine and sometimes see all sorts of interesting pond life around them. These small linocuts are a real challenge because you have to use your smallest tool. And then you have to make sure all of the colors line up just right when you print it, just like larger prints!

Yikes!!!

:-O

2 French cats and 1 American

If I wanted to paint cats, which I'd like to do sometimes, I could paint these French cats that I saw in France a few years ago. Walking through the village of Trebes on the Canal du Midi in the south, I saw several relaxing on window and door sills, which probably isn't unusual. Maybe waiting for something to open! 

Then a painting I started of one of my cats, Sylvester. Brings back good memories.