Believe it of not, it has been really busy - again. This year is passing way too quickly. I have been painting, although they are projects in process. What I have for recent work is a mix of some of my 'routine'. In the morning I write, read, and do art. Art this year has been these mini-pieces of exploration. Not that I haven't been doing other work. It's just a lot slower and multi-layered. Almost all has been abstract. There is some plein aire, and a few quick projects but for now I hope you enjoy what I've posted.

Here's a plein aire from an absolutely gorgeous winter day.  ANITA'S FRONT YARDplein aire in Cedaredge. A very nice day in November or December. Painting with friends.. 13" x 17". pastel.

I love these little gems I bring into being. They are exploratory, and adventurous, a happy part of my daily regimen. I have a - lot.

WELCOME THE CLOWNSa 5"x3" approx card with pens and ink. what I'm doing right now THAT INSTANT7"X5" CARD WITH COLORED PENS AND INK.

I never know what will happen when I put pen to paper.

and still I'm exploring the abstracts of collage and paint. 

These complex and abstract encounters with my imagination have me finding new ideas, new images.

NATURE'S SPY GLASSI've been taking some inspirational classes on line from Judy Woods in New Zealand. Yes, an old dog does like to learn new tricks. this is a 16"x12" collage and acrylic, mixed media piece

I hope you'll check out a few other things in my Recent Works folder. Until later, have fun this summer. Try new things, Eat new foods. Explore

Barb