It Was (Previously) Valentine’s Day

Hi. No, you did not drop acid, my handwriting sucks. 

It seems I can only keep my painting mojo during a holiday or theme — Christmas, Valentine’s Day, spring, etc. 

I need a project. Dolly Parton has some ideas, specifically bird paintings.

Speaking of birds, I recently watched A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching, a two-hour doc on YouTube about "big years" in bird watching, i.e. trying to see as many birds in one year as possible. It's an ad-free, AI-free sheer delight by two twenty-something brothers. 

I smiled nearly the entire time at the joy, humor and perfect balance between reverent and irreverent. 10/10, no notes.

"I'd walk through a brick wall for that bird." Quentin 

Here is the full doc.

 

This Gun’s for Hire

We’ve been going to Elk Creek whenever the weather is nice. I got this sweatshirt so I could feel legit while I push the button and keep score. ‘PULL!’ 

It’s like wearing the band tee to the concert. 

Never forget - Ungrateful Cat

 

The speculation around the "meaning" of this went on for weeks. I asked anyone who would listen. 

There probably was no meaning other than the sender thought it was funny. That was 11 years ago. So, was there meaning? I believe I sent something back. But I can't remember what. 

Steal Like An Artist? Done. ✔️

HomeGoods called this painting "Coastal Views". I am naming mine "HomeGoods."

My plan is to sneak my recreation into my friend's house the next time I am there and see if she notices.

My First Spent Watercolor Paint 🫡

Good job Daniel Smith Hansa Yellow Deep. You made stunning sunsets and florals.

It's Getting Serious

Dick Blick and I are in a serious situationship. Dolly Parton, my attorney, prefers the box to the supplies though. 

Technically, I Get My Peaches from Kroger

But they probably come from Georgia. 

Watercolor > gouache > colored pencils. Layers folks, like an onion.