THE PARASOL

Good afternoon.  I am quite proud of this painting as it combines three things that were on my mind to paint:  a cityscape, umbrellas, and something Asian.  So here we have an Asian woman in the city, caught in a rain storm with just a paper parasol while others rushing around have conventional umbrellas.  I feel sorry for her.  Her dress is already dripping.  She stands in a puddle of water.  And eventually her parasol will wilt and collapse on her head.  She doesn't look happy, does she?  But she does look like she is quite stoic and will wait to see what happens.  Life seems to be like that to me sometimes; others are hustling and bustling and seem purposeful, useful and well-equipped, while I feel stuck and, (ha ha) bogged down.  Thanks for passing by.

Morning - phase 2

Hello Folks. This is phase 2 of the oil painting I am working on at present. As I said, oil painting takes time and I appreciate your being patient with me through this process. As you can see, the trees are growing leaves. Any comments would be welcome.

Morning

Good morning followers and visitors. Taking a leaf out of my friend, Laura Tovar Deitrick's book, I am writing to tell you that I am still painting, but in oils. Pastels and watercolors dry quickly and are ready for scanning or photographing sometimes the same day they are done. Oils take time. Some areas need to dry (which takes time) before one can approach them again. Anyway, as a stopgap and to keep in touch with you, I am posting a photograph of an oil I am working on even though it is unfinished. I'll try to update you with photos as I complete the various stages. Hope you enjoy this process. Let me know. Thanks, Morna

French Meadow

Good Morning. I have been very busy painting the last week. This 4 x 6 oil is the first of 5 paintings I have done. I have seen many pictures, scenes from movies and other artists' renderings of a French landscape. They always made me sigh at the beauty. So this painting is my own interpretation of what a meadow in Versailles might look like. However, the beauty of nature is among us every day, no matter where we are. Even sitting at a stoplight we can appreciate the landscaping that has been done to beautify the median. And there is always the beauty in the bright eyes and bright smiles of those we care about. Have a great day and thanks for tuning in.