I am busy creating new works for our summer shows. It is Sunday afternoon and time for a break. I thought that this would be an opportune time to add to my blog. This painting was created for my open house. It is more traditional than my recent work and keeps me "attached" to how I started painting. I have attempted to create a sense of deep space and a warm feeling for this obviously cold subject matter. I always feel that the best season of the year is the current one. So here's hoping that you are enjoying your "season" .

It is a week after my annual open house. I would like to thank all of my patrons from throughout the years. These people have supported me by not only purchasing my work but by encouraging me to take chances on what I do with my medium. There is so much out there that interests me. I hope that I have conveyed this through my work. The majority of the new images are now sold and I will begin to prepare for our first outdoor art festival in June. In today's image patterns again rule supreme. I repeat the circular motif of the flowers in the background of the flower. This works to unify the composition. While enjoying the beauty of flowers , I have tried to portray them as decorative shapes- flat and simplified.

I look forward to creating a new collection for all of the summer venues at which we will exhibit our work. Have a great day!