A lovely visit...

I follow Southern Fried French blog and received my delivery when Lynn posted this morning in my email.  Titled: Life’s Little Lessons, in French and in Chocolate...

Wonderful words spoken in some French/English.  I'll present you the great pleasure of heading there yourself by clicking on her blog name above where I attached a link so that you may read more about her adventures of Americans who live in France.  Btw, I always appreciate chocolate truffles with abandon. (You will understand this statement when you read her post).

In the meantime, one of the things I frequent is to read a good quote.  Loved quotes even when a young teenager.  Such wisdom in a few words.

Now I really liked the first quote I listed below regarding art.  Of course, being an artist myself that would seem natural.  However, when perusing the rest of Lynn's quotes, the blue one below was a favorite.  So much so, I have it on my blog now.  Thanks Lynn!

* Art, it is the reflection that returns to the human soul the dazzling splendor of the beautiful.   Victor Hugo

* One is amazed too much with what one sees rarely, and not enough with what one sees every day. Madame de Genlis 

Wasn't that grand!  And so I leave you with a favorite scripture - 'Beloved I wish above all that you prosper & be in health, even as your soul prospers'  and a wish for all a Happy New Year!

Such a nice Christmas present...

November Art Challenge Winners

An anonymous jury unaffiliated with CFAI has been chosen to judge each monthly challenge.

First Place

Barbara Andolsek

'Grape Cluster'

Merry Christmas!

A picture of the empty studio is the one and only photo I was able to take before the final move out.  The boxes are full of 'stuff' to take with us.  There were a lot more than that before it was all said and done.  Two weeks is super fast to pack, have a garage sale, and move after living in a home for 11 years.  Yikes and phew!

We're recouping and have moved into a furnished apartment temporarily.  Hope to paint this week sometime after a bit more of life commitments are finished, like dentists, etc.  Will try to get on and blog a bit more IF time & other obligations permit.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!