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And then I drove back to Houston and there was a huge party in honor of my sister and I sold lots of art to some absolutely wonderful collectors. I am so excited right now I can barely type! Details will be forthcoming tomorrow. I think I need to go cuddle with the biggest dogContinue reading “OMG!”

Today finally it was warm enough to swim in the pool. You’ve no idea what a difference it’s made in my mood throughout the day. I was cheerful even when it was time to clean the studio. I was almost ok with driving to Beaumont (well, not really, but it’s the last trip here thisContinue reading “Swimming Pool”

Once again I felt inspired by a friend’s Instagram post to paint an image of Bucharest. I’ve always loved these type of windows on old houses. A little bit of European flair, a little bit of decay. The resulting painting is 20”x20” acrylic on panel. $400 I painted it while Lily was also painting nextContinue reading “Windows of Bucharest”

“It’s like a big mouse!” John said. We all could hear the squeals as my dog jumped up and down trying to reach the door handle, hoping to escape the gallery and possibly conquer the world. I was a little concerned for the jumping mouse, but mostly proud at facing one of my biggest fears:Continue reading “Dog in the Gallery”

It’s a wonderful time of year. Frogs are loving on each other in the pond outside the gallery. Frogs are laying frog eggs and John is trying to figure out ways to keep Nancy the English Pointer out of the pond. Yes, it’s a wonderful season and I had a wonderful day! First I hadContinue reading “Frogs in Love etc.”

Confession: I steal my mentor’s paints. He started it! Anyway, I got into the habit of cheerful retaliation and now as soon as I get to the gallery I raid his stuff first and pick what I like best. Stealing paint is lovely not just because it’s funny and free but also because you getContinue reading “Gold Shoes and Stolen Paint”

Today’s painting, La Devociòn Andaluza (also known as Oración, which means Prayer in Spanish) is inspired by several things: Staying up way too late to finish Tangerine, a story about a crime in Tangier that ends in Malaga, remembering that I’ve wanted for years now to move there, and realizing that maybe I still should.Continue reading “Oración”

Today I made my annual pilgrimage to the historic cemetery on Broadway in Galveston. In case you didn’t know it, the cemetery blooms bright yellow with wildflowers this time of year and it’s a sight to see. I was a little hesitant to bring the dog, out of respect for the dead. “But they mightContinue reading “Broadway Cemetery”

Sometimes on Monday nights, AVM Hawkins, Paula Hawkins, and I paint together. We love these Escapist painting parties in Paula’s studio. Tonight was special because John invited guests as well. And also, I bought pizza from a place within walking distance in the Heights that makes legit pizza. Even by my New York standards. HappinessContinue reading “Painting Party”

“Is that Paris?” John asked, knowing full well that the painting with the spring flowers I hung outside my studio at Sabine Street was of Bucharest. But this is how he likes to mess with me. “You should say it’s Paris! It will be easier to sell that way.” Ha! He knew I wouldn’t doContinue reading “Paris, Texas”