Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces was the name of my last art show - - in 2005!

That show was at the museum in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and was a one-person show. After that, life got nuts with moving, everything in storage, building a house, etc., and I thought I'd forgotten how to paint.

So, I'm back painting. Yeah!!!!!

One would think that being in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada I'd be painting big, dramatic scenes. And, I "wanted" to be painting a bit abstractly. But, my art seems to have a mind of its own.

And, what I've done seems to be a funny return to my Illinois farm girl roots. I'm managing to find farm/ranch scenes. Granted we are just outside the "Great Central Valley" of California; and granted, it's the largest farming economy anywhere - but wouldn't you think I'd paint mountains???

Ah well, the Studio Tour is coming up 3/29 and 3/30; and I have a very special introduction to make at it - no hints. After that, I'm determined to paint something abstract.

The top painting here is my recent favorite, Lunch Beneath the Sycamore. The bottom is Scottie's favorite, Yokohl Valley Watering Hole.

Yep, farm scenes.