In Spite of the World's Condition,,,,

It's Chaotic, Destructive, Exhausting, Troubling to 

look at the world that we inhabit:

Things look ugly in the morning.

No, art doesn't save lives, cure disease, stop hunger or war -

Try to give beauty a chance every day - you will feel better.

Perhaps you will make someone else feel better, too.

Wait! There's More....

I said how busy painting has kept me lately -

      This one, I'm proud of:

 

Have to Admit It.....

My attention has been divided lately. There is so much to pay attention to, be aware of, to do. But, I have persevered of late, completed paintings, placed a piece in an upcoming show, and become active again in an artists' group and a book discussion group.

The book group has pushed me to read several good ones, as well as to burn out an aging Nook, but I am now equipped with a new one, and have pursued reading instead of TV many evenings. So much for betterment of character - let's get on with some paintings.

You have seen all of these in some degree of completion, but now they are whole:

There are three more pieces to post - all this week.

If You've Been Wondering...

Yes, I am still around and am still painting:

LIFE IS GOOD!!