THE THREE BEARS AND GOLDILOCKS CAROLINGsmall painting of the reconciliation and lasting friendship of the three bears and Goldilocks that led them to a happy holiday season caroling in their neighborhood

Goldilocks and the three bears sing Noel for us as we wind down 2023. My daughter has been on a bear 'kick' and a lot of my 2023 year work revolved around bears and their foibles. They were my gift to her, her non-profit business where she works, and her friends and family.

I did work up ten new paintings for a calendar. Watercolors and a few idiosyncratic misfits.

ALMOST THERE13"x17" watercolor of a girl driving her dogs home from a great day. What fun Almost there

The year has been different and a little confusing for me. Not sure what I'm doing and where I'm headed. I have put new work in the Apple Shed, which I've taken a new turn and done with collage and acrylic. I hope you like it. It's on the rambling path I'm taking.  CAT TAILS Cat Tails

Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center has been so active and I love to participate there whenever I can. The latest is a miniature sale and show for the holiday season, and I have enjoyed preparing and entering that. They do so much for our art community - the whole community. 

Play mudpies with the little girl. It'll be fun6"x6" miniature watercolor of a happy little girl fixing muddies for her dog

They Said playing mud-pies with the little girl would be fun

Also painted some plein air this year. I started out late and unsure but it turned out to be just what I needed. 

ROUND CORRAL ASPENRound Corral.

This was done by the Round Corral near Trickle Creek. 

The year has turned out to be a loving and wonderful experiences. Lots of new friends, new ideas, Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks?

I hope your year has been good as well, and happy and prosperous for you in 2024.

Barb