What is within the artist?

The key is what is within the artist. The artist can only paint what she or he is about.
~ Lee Krasner




Been wanting to paint a little....so I thought I'd paint some flourishes and scrolls; turned out not so much scroll as flourish...I guess that the quote is true. It's all freehand so I painted what was within.

I think I might wear it to work tomorrow. What do you think? What's within you?...

Happy Valentine's Day

Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. ~Sidney Smith

Go Go.....

Oh, the places we'll go.....


How fun to ride around in a pink VW with the top down all day! I just think that I would have to smile every time I went out to get into this cute little thing; it makes me happy when I look at it! My first car was a VW bug and I loved it so much!

Where would you like to go this year? ....did you make any resolutions? I'm still thinking....I'm most happy at home these days.

I took this pic when I was on vacation in Cancun...a fun place to go.

Happy New Year where ever you go!

~Shelly

Enchanter

Enchanting European doors ...aren't they beautiful; where do they lead?

Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

I love fall festivals .....

Lots to see...

Counting Blessings

The Pilgrims made
seven times more graves than houses.
No Americans have been more impoverished
than these who, nevertheless,
set aside a day of thanksgiving.
- H.U. Westermayer

Wonderful...

Anything looked at closely becomes wonderful.

~ A.R. Ammons

Hanging out with my nephews.....always a treat and unpredictable. Yes, this a Haunted Castle -are you scared?

Love my end of the season bouquet picked and carefully arranged by one of the castle designers! So sweet! Oh, and by the way; goldfish do not eat olives!

Have a great day!
Shelly