Publisher's Notes

It has been a few weeks since my last blog posting....I'm so sorry.   Without going into detail, let me just say that my life has changed rather drastically.  This summer, my time for painting and blogging will be very limited. 

The good news is that I hope to continue to write on my blog and share thoughts, designs and ideas with you.  The bad news is that  I am going to have to put my Coffee, Tea & Me project on hold for a few months.   It is so discouraging to have to put it aside but I know I won't be able to give it my "all" right now.  I promise to get back to it in the Fall.   With the little bit of time that I have available for painting this summer, I will be working on a some designs for the Artist's Club and I am painting a series of "mini's."   I thought that the mini's would allow me to paint and finish some designs and keep me creative and inspired without involving me in anything too detailed or time consuming.  Remember the mini that I did while working out the colors for Coffee, Tea & Me?   I want to continue with some designs along that idea.   I like the mini's because they are simpler in design, don't take as long to paint, and are perfectly sized to group together.  (Quicker gratification - not instant, but quicker).  And for all of those reasons they make great gifts!    I'll keep you updated on how the mini's are coming along.

Changing the subject a little......aren't the flowers just fabulous right now?!  As I drive along hot pinks and delicate whites have been catching my eye.  Maybe it's the deep green backdrop that makes the color pop so much.   During a walk the other day we passed a large bush with yellow flowers (which looked like wild roses).   It was so pretty.  It amazes me how every season has its own color scheme.   We are entering into the summer season which will bring all sorts of bright colors, from purple pansies & eggplant to red geraniums & tomatoes, and everything in between.  

This summer keep your eyes open to the colors..........Tracy