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wrapping up: my big bold goal

Posted by on Dec 1, 2012 in GO BOLD: 30x90 | 0 comments

It’s December 1, and the beginning of December brings the end of my big goal. I’ve been offline for a couple of weeks, keeping my head down, keeping the work going. It’s been no small challenge: since I was here last we’ve had two family birthdays, the big holiday (we hosted!), and that farewell to the big brother (along with all the accompanying adjustments for the littles). The studio is a disaster! I haven’t finished ninety paintings (not even close), but I’m busy wrapping things up and I’m giving myself the weekend to see how I do (maybe even uncover the desk). As busy as it’s been, I’ve been having a blast!

I’ll be back Monday to give December a proper kick-off and to share some yummy stuff (I even have a book review, an interview and a giveaway in store!). Can’t wait to show you all the goodies!

Happy weekend, friends! xo

 

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a farewell

Posted by on Nov 14, 2012 in GO BOLD: 30x90, me + my crew, paint | 0 comments

yellow kite painting

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My 19 year-old son left for Sweden today. I won’t see him again for two years. The last bit of him I saw was that thin strip of skin on the back of his neck, and I watched it until it disappeared around the bend. Godpseed, Evan.

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Going Bold: 12. 13. 14. 15.

Posted by on Nov 12, 2012 in GO BOLD: 30x90, paint | 1 comment

painted-succulents-in-pots

I’m seeking sun after a whopping 16 inches of snow in one storm left broken trees all around town. For a few days everything is cold, but sparkling and beautiful.

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Weatherman says it will be slush by the end of the week, which is okay with me. My favorite way to do winter is to have a great storm followed by days of sunshine. I live in the perfect place for that, since we get about 60 inches of snow a year AND about 225 annual sunny days.

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Which, of course, is great for painting.

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{For 30 days in November I’ve committed to a bold goal: to complete 90 canvases in just 30 days. You can read all about the project here and you can see all the finished paintings here.}

 

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