Our magnolia tree is almost blooming!  Spring is officially here for me now...

Bits of painting palette inspiration...

I know I haven't been around here much over the last several weeks.  I wish I could say that I have begun 2013 with a feeling of renewal and energy, but it has not been the case.  Although some painting has been done and our studio is progressing, little else has been accomplished.  Right before the holiday, I caught this horrible flu that has been going around.  Directly after the new year, I lost someone very dear to me.  Now I am taking a rest, so I can move forward and recover much-needed energy.  I will be listing new little paintings in my Etsy shop, if you are interested to see what I have been creating.

Can you believe it's 2013?!  It's upon us, and I have to admit, I'm not ready yet.  Every year by this time, I have completed my Year in Review and have already set my New Year goals. That has simply not happened, but I do intend to get that worked out soon.  Better late than never? So much attention has been given to getting our studio up and running.  Furniture has been picked out!  Things are being organized!  But we still have lots of work to be done.
Here is a sneak peek at a Christmas present given to me by my sister.  She created these fantastic hanging pots - they look excellent in our studio.  Just what it needs!

Thought I'd share a few recent photos that I have taken as inspiration for use in the studio.  The silting of Prickett's Creek particularly fascinates me.