Layers

 Layers

Oil on Wood

16"X20"

Thinking of my mother on the eve of my big birthday.

I am still inspired by how she painted and how she lived. Her blue painting makes everything in the foreground look good, including this little bouquet of wildflowers gathered from just outside the door.

Her way of being lives on. 

Jan's Parlor

 Jan's Parlor

Oil on Wood

6"X6"

It's always about the light.

Limelight

 Limelight

Oil on Wood

12"X12"

A bigger version of last week's painting, "Friday Light."

Finding solace in a morning walk with a friend, discussing everything that's on our mind, bocce at noon, Bach, and this. There is still light seeping through the cracks. 

Friday Light

 Friday Light

Oil on Wood 

6"X6"

Last ditch effort to shed a little light on the week.

Mother's Day Orchid

 Mother's Day Orchid

Oil on Wood

8"X10"

This is for Safia whose generosity and goodness keeps on giving.

Cappuccino

 Cappuccino

Oil on Wood

8"X10"

Go see Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art at The Legion of Honor. Thiebaud is still teaching through his words and works that live on, oozing inspiration and unpretentious insight into how art happens.  Followed by lunch and a cappuccino in the Legion's lovely cafe, it was a moment of respite from the woes of the world.

Celebrating Spring

 Celebrating Spring

Oil on Wood

8"X6"

Celebrating Spring and birth and birthdays and well worn friendships.

This bird showed up in the same place at the same time last week and again this morning while my friend and I walked and talked and laughed and took it all in.

 I am more determined than ever to savor every moment of every day.