portrait on my easel as it evolves

i missed taking  photos of a few steps but 

you can get an idea.

eyes were wonky so i had to move them

last  saturday  i joined a make and take at 

 the south bay botanic garden

in palos verdes.  we painted a parasol

in the gardens  under a lovely trellis.  there 

was a steady stream of people of all ages coming to 

enjoy this activity.  i took an image of a geisha 

to collage on my pink parasol then painted blossoms. 

i received my new italian acrylics this week!! yay!   

they were not easy to find.  i love the buttery consistency.

i will be showing new work using them soon.

southern california is at its best 

here at the palos verdes beach club.

i never tire of the view walking down the stairs.

i brought this book and joined my husband.  

my local library is hosting an interesting series.  

i missed most of them but will join in on the 

august session when  we discuss the art forger by b.a. shapiro 

and then  make art based on influences of the book.

clever, right?

posting with the lovely eva and kristen's

paint party friday.