Shells and a Spool of Thread

This was an accidental little still life that I put together a while ago.  I was trying to figure out what my art practice would look like without oil paints.  It was a bit of a paradigm shift for me.  Working small and with water-soluble paints seems so much less...GRAND.  It was like shopping in my closet instead of at Anthropologie.
I didn't realize how much I would enjoy watercolors, pen, ink, pencils after so many years of oil paint.  Somehow these paintings were so much simpler, and seemed like the right level of commitment. That is, I could make something in a few hours instead of a couple of months.  Everyone needs that feeling of accomplishment - especially and artist with two small babies to take care of.
So here you have it. One of the early watercolors. Shells just in time for beach weather.

Winter time and the holidays

It looks like it might be time to move my studio. I love my studio, but it's a new year and things are changing! 

It is great to be able to go thru the old stuff and see what is there. Does anyone need some baby clothes? I have so many project that I want to get started with I don't even know where to start!

But as the Robin is a symbol of springtime and new beginnings I am posting a picture of one here.