Some recent cut paper work

More of this to come later. I've been practicing some cut paper stuff for a big project for the library. Can hardly wait to get it done and show it here. But here's just a preview.

And now, for a little painting...

Last year did a commission piece for a friend's son, who loves dragons. I have to laugh because even though my house is full of stuff I painted on the wall (and by painted on the wall I mean ON the wall) I felt a little guilty starting in on this. Something about scribbling on the wall?

This is right after I finished, but before I cleaned up. Sam put a chair and lamp in that corner and now it's a reading nook. I love that.

Here's a bit more detail. And here is the dragon's face, close up. I wanted to do a dragon that was a bit more fierce than friendly, but I guess I don't have it in me.

Latest on Beach Umbrella

Okay, so here's the latest on Beach Umbrella. It's tough to get back in the water sometimes. I want to move my work to new levels, both in execution and in getting them out there to be seen, but I get a little shy. After I didn't get into a juried show last year, I decided I had to try again this year, and Beach Umbrella is that attempt. Here it is, grouted and with a few detail shots. I'm proud of the overall piece, but, as with probably most artists, I can see places I would do differently next time.

I love this smile. Still. This woman looks like she knew how to have a good time.


This is one of my favorite of the portraits. She's not grinning as big but she's joyously expressive, even without the larger features.

Who dressed these people? But how can you resist their clear appreciation of the beach.