something to look forward to

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I am looking forward to this movie!

Channeling Dr. Hook

My sister-in -law tried on my tophat. I thought she looked so cool, I had to take a photo. With a little photoshop zazzing (tha's the technical term) I think she looks terrific.

Redhead

16x16 acrylic

This is nearly done, there may be a bit of tweaking to do, but I love the collagey bits. This is the direction of a series I will be working on this winter, along with the other dozen ideas that are buzzing around in my brain!

The Forest Nymph

When we were down on Whidbey Island for an art workshop a couple of years ago, this young lady was busking at a local farmer's market. I loved her stylish outfit and redhair.

And then, Tess got the joke

I love the textures in this one. I started with painted collage papers, painted over that, then went back in with stamps in some areas. I really like making my own stamps with that soft eraser-type stuff and little cutters you get from the art store. Use a cutter! I tried initially with an exacto knife, the cutters are way easier.

Anticipating Gelati

I took a snapshot of a woman at the farmer's market last year outside of Gerry's Gelati. I think it was the red hair that attracted me. There is a lot of texture in this painting that I really like and that doesn't show up so much in the photo. Hey Elizabeth....check out the spirals!

One to Keep--Nymph

I made this painting a couple of years ago and have become more and more fond of it, so I think it will no longer be for sale. It reminds me of my Mom, not that it looks like her but there is something in her expression that makes me smile.

If anyone out there has prayers to spare, My cousin Charlene is gravely in need of them. She is not recovering from heart surgery as well as expected and we still need he, if possible.

My Mom

Doris Cox was born on May 28th. I am a little late to mark her birthday but I wanted to post this recently discovered picture of her. I'm intrigued by the effect of this painted photo. It may help to explain why I love to paint redheads. It has been nearly 25 years since she passed away and I miss still.