colored pencil, pastel pencil, markers

have you joined the coloring book craze?

i was given a coloring book.   i did not think

that i would enjoy it as much as i do.  

i do not find it mindless as many others do.

it allows options such as selecting a color palate, 

whether to stay within the lines or whether to color or not

... and quiets the mental chatter.

i like it a lot.

i have been trying my hand at pastels. 

here are my attempts.  gulp.  there is definitely 

a steep learning curve!  one thing i discovered

after asking around is that it is possible to 'erase'

using a stiff bristle brush.  

lastly,

i would like to share a few photos for your

enjoyment from the  spectacular 

collection and architecture 

of the new broad museum, 

downtown los angeles

while i do not pretend to understand much of 

contemporary art, i do appreciate the artistic and 

creative expression of the artist.  

originality doesn't mean making something

that's completely new; 

nothing is completely new.

originality means bending and shaping

what's come before until it belongs 

to you

~robert hunt

i am especially thankful for your visit

today during this busy holiday season

posting with paint party friday

visit the various artists who regularly 

post their work on friday thanks to

 hostesses eva and kristen