New work

 A few new things for you.  This is Baby Froggie.  He is 7X5.  He is a miniature of "Froggie", a 24x20 that I painted for a dear friend.  I just liked him so much that I did a smaller version.

 This one is fresh off my easel.  This is "Lauren".  She is 16x20.  The green in the center made for a challenge with background color and texture, but I am pleased with how she turned out and I learned some new things about backgrounds.  As long as each new painting teaches me something, I am happy.

Taking the background lessons that I learned from Lauren, I reworked Theodore, a lovely little Costa Rican frog.  I had never been completely satisfied with his overall look.  (What artist is ever completely satisfied with a painting?).   I am much happier with Theordore.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.  I am looking forward to more work in the garden....and there is that closet that I've torn apart (new paint, shelving, etc).

Thomas

A big hello to everyone.  I am happy to report that Mr P's eye is doing much better and he is back at work.  He still cannot fly or drive his race car but, hopefully, he will get all restrictions lifted in a few weeks when we see the doc for his followup.  Then we can rebook our trip to Ireland.

In the meantime, this is what is coming out of my studio.  Continuing with the frog theme, I'd like you to meet Thomas.  He was a lot of fun to paint.  I am also working on a new succulent that I hope to show you soon.

If you live locally, I will be showing in the Wimberley ArtsFest  on April 28.  I hope you can stop by and say hello.