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"Joy," fresh off the easel, another from the "Cherished" series, 6" square, acrylic on museum quality panel, depicting a Chinese Crested Powder Puff, Zephyr (aka Fleef, Fweet and Fleefles). Isn't she the most expressive thing you have ever seen?

 
Zephyr's Mom gets first dibs, but should she pass, the painting will be offered to the next taker. "Joy" can be yours for $299 to new collectors, or $269 to repeat offenders. Inquiries may come to me.

 
Several in process views of this Muppet, err, princess, are on the studio's Facebook page. Take a peek and comment or ask questions about my process or the ingenue herself - I'll get you answers asap!

 
And please don't forget that inquiries, including how you can get a portrait of your own dog, can always come to me. 

 
It's too late to arrange for Father's Day delivery of a painting, BUT it's not too late to coordinate a gift certificate, and let Dad take part in the process. Which, honestly, I think is the most fun.

 
Next, that is, to the reveal!!

 
Thanks, as always, for supporting and following along with my artwork!





"Peonies," a spread from my journal demonstrating Reality Doodling, a technique for quickly capturing the essence of an object. This will be one of the topics covered in this summer's AirMail Journal Workshop
 
This Week

 
Wednesday evening I'm honored to be the first presenter for the Orion Art Center's new lecture series "Art Biz." I'll talk a bit about the studio practices I've used to build my business the past 10 years. We have limited space, so interested attendees should contact Lauren at the OAC.
 

Sunday afternoon I'm leading the final session in our Spring journaling workshop for children. I have a couple open seats - if you are interested in sending your child or have questions about the program, let me know.

 
Enrollment is ongoing for my summer workshop AirMail Journaling. Class will start the week of June 25th - Additional information, including how to sign up is on the blog.

 
And for those who have asked, yes grownUPs Journaling classes will continue to meet on Third Thursdays throughout the summer! PleaseRSVP for these sessions so that I bring enough materials for all attendees.

 
Thanks so much for supporting my artwork!
 
 
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  1. martinealison12:37 AM

    Je peux presque entendre son "cri"!!!... Quel oeil expressif!...
    Vos pivoines sont peintes tout en douceur...
    Gros bisous à vous.

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