This Saturday is quiet. Larry is in the back garden working and I am listing to Emanuel Ax {my FAVORITE} and Brahms as I start a new canvas.
I have seem Mr Ax a number of times…and he is a special talent indeed. Today I share him with you…Sit back, close your eyes and listen. Mr Ax and his piano are amazing…..
Larry and I wish you a day filled joy. I am off to paint.
Much much love…beyond the moon.
Me
I usually buy Larry’s birthday while we are away for thanksgiving each year. This year, since the trip was postponed, I never gave him a proper gift.
Until yesterday. Our Sunday dinner was planned, dessert was made and in the freezer but I was feeling restless and suggested that we go to one of my favorite Antique Malls in Dallas to just stroll through. Larry thought that it was a good idea. We bundled up and off we went.
I found Larry’s late birthday gift there. It is a painting, by a French ARTist, dated 1975 and it is a painting of Paris. Montmarte to be exact. It is old, charming and Larry loved it.
The ARTist signed the canvas back and dated it. Charming.
I am not sure where he is going to hang it. {in his office?} But he loves it and finally he has a birthday gift.
Birthdays are always so special, but getting a late gift keeps the celebration going. When is your favorite persons birthday?
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
I have been painting rocks for as long as I can remember. As a Senior in high school, {1972} I painted a rock for my all-time-favorite teacher. Mr Keating was my ART teacher. After moving every 2 years as a family and going to three high schools, getting to know teachers was difficult. Mr Keating and I became friends immediately. Mr Keating died during my senior year in high school. Upon his death, I was given the rock I painted him, back. I still have it.
The rock above came from the Dallas Zoo on Tuesday. I painted it yesterday and started varnishing it today. Matilda’s unbirthday is this Sunday!
In the back garden, the landscape is littered with painted river rocks. My absolute favorite thing to do is paint them with Celtic designs. {They are huge rocks}
It is raining outside this morning. I had taken my camera and went to look for one of the Celtic rocks. But…it is so wet and I found….
Outside the kitchen window, I saw a rock that I painted awhile ago. It is a basket filled with flowers. I think that I painted it for Larry.
Find below, Celtic rocks on the patio. It is raining so badly….even the pansys are frowning.
I read an interesting article about people who do not use their talents. We all have certain talents. I wish that I was good with numbers or could talk in front of a group of people without puking first. {I taught ART classes/ Floral Design/ knitting/quilting/smocking/ and many other classes for children} for the City Of Plano Parks and Rec Department for many, many, years…I would always be sick before any class I taught}
I wish you a day filled with talent and happy moments.
Love you.
Me
turned out OK.
I walked 3 miles. It was gloomy and I walked at Willow Bend. {Mall. RULE: not allowed to shop while walking 3-4 miles in one hour}
I worked {knitted} on a birthday project for a friend.
Last night we met friends for dinner at my favorite burger joint in Dallas.. Sandy and Robert are wonderful and interesting. Sandy is an Earth Angel and has the ability to make you feel better about everything. Thank you Sandy for being always kind.
Larry is dressing for meetings in Dallas today and I must paint. I will finish a painting today.
My summer goal is to try to have a painting in progress at all times….so far I have managed to accomplish this goal. This new painting is a bit different…I told Larry that he may look at it, but cannot comment until it is signed. {finished}
I will say goodbye and prepare a palette. The joy that comes from colors is amazing to me. Does everyone experience the joy from colors too? What about poor colorblind Larry?
Happy Tuesday. May the lights and colors of today touch your heart.
Love you.
Me
Yesterday was vanilla. A day like plain vanilla. I did the laundry, tried to walk at the lake but the wind became to fierce and cold that it was impossible. I went with Larry into Dallas while he had a quick drop-off for a client. We went out to dinner and came home where I had another nose bleed.
Ten years ago, I was having a bleed almost every day. I found a great DR. who burned the boo-boo ….for six months he tried that. {i forget what that is called} One appointment, he said: one more nose bleed and I operate. I had one and he operated. That was in July 2009. I have not had a bleed till we arrived in France this year. {I blew it off as dry air in the plane} Then I had one this past Sunday {a big one} and one yesterday, { a little one} . I am so sad that after ten years…
I usually paint with oils. But….today I am trying something new, and using acrylics. Larry bought me a new set and merde, I am ready for something new. I only use acrylics when I paint with my g-daughter. It is exciting trying something new.
So, as I forge ahead, trying new and exciting mediums….the day is sunny and bright. Perfect for painting.
What are you trying new? A recipe? A new exercise? No matter what it is, stay happy.
Love you.
Me