Back in the Swing

So much has happened in the past two months. Lots of traveling: San Francisco, Las Vegas, North Carolina Mountains, Atlanta.... And once home I had a pinched nerve in my neck so that limited my painting and my computer time.

BUT NOW! I am doing better and have been able to have some creative fun:

• Submitted three paintings for the SouthShore Arts Council members' show at the Southshore Regional Library. Please go see before August 26.
• Participation in the BIGDRAWRUSKIN.org plans: Archie and I attended the artist's reception for Josette Urso, and I attended the kick-off meeting for the mural project at the SouthShore campus of Hillsborough Community College and a creative workshop for the mural project. Also I'm assisting Paula Elliott in planning Creative MiraBay, an opportunity for my MiraBay neighbors to show off their creativity. Mark the date: October 17. (Incidentally, "Ruskin" in the Big Draw name refers to John Ruskin. All residents of SouthShore are encouraged to participate.)
• Completed another painting--Don't Be Koi. Will post it next.

Feels so good!

West Lake Mural

Xī Hú (西湖; literally "West Lake") is a famous fresh water lake located in the historic center of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province,China. With its beautiful pink lotuses and tranquil waters, it was once an emperial retreat. West Lake is now enjoyed by travelers from China and abroad.

I began this mural some time ago as a headboard for our bed. Recently I have returned to it.

The center panel of the three-panel screen is now complete.

My next step is to add values to the side panels to create a 3D effect and to complete the colorful panels.

The tranquility of the West Lake produces that same tranquil effect in this get-away bedroom.