Trying to Come Back

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Have you ever had so much you wanted to say that you didn’t know exactly where to start? Well, that’s sorta why I haven’t been blogging lately.

I have some new hobbies that occupy a lot of my free time. I think I’ve mentioned that Aidan and I have started painting, and I’ve actually sold one of my paintings so far. And it makes me pretty happy, too, to just turn on Enya Radio and paint myself into a serene place of inner solitude and contentment.

Quick summary for now: Job’s going well, played in a softball league although my back is so messed up now that I can’t put off treatment any longer, kids all doing well- Joe leaves for Dartmouth next month, Callie has decided to pursue journalism, and Aidan is writing some amazing, powerful things, and painting as well.
Summer vacation will be to New Hampshire and Vermont to see Joe off. I’m looking forward to exploring more of that beautiful region.

So, anyway, I’ll try to catch up in more detail as I get more time! Here are a couple of my recent paintings:

Recent Art

Tuesday, July 9, 2019
So, Aidan and I are painting up a storm, and we’ve each already sold one painting! To complete strangers who saw the art on instagram and facebook.

So here are mine from today:

Dragon’s Eye


Reflection of Girl in Water


Aidan painted these, and she’s a natural. She’s WAY better than me!

July 4th and 5th Paintings

Friday, July 5, 2019
Paint pouring is a new happy place for me...

I’ll cover these with a clear coat resin to really draw out the colors!

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Weekend Painting Attempt

Monday, July 1, 2019
I didn’t think I’d do very well on this one, so I did it on paper. It came out better than I thought it would, so I wish I would’ve done it on canvas.


Also, I have lots of random news and fun stuff to share, so I’ll try for a longer post this week!