This has turned out to be a busy time for me so I have only created a few mini paintings. The one above is on the back of an old business card. I do these in the evening while I am listening to the TV. For this one I used Caran D’ Ache, which is a watersoluble artist’s crayon. I love the intensity of these crayons and the ability to scratch into the color.
The rest of my time has been filled with going to appointments; getting my house ready for the winter, packing and shipping online art orders and my grandson visiting. The appointments have been for my eyes. A cataract that I have had for years is now at the point that it can be removed. As much as I want better vision, the thought of surgery on my eye, or any surgery, is unnerving. Getting my house ready for winter has involved adding more insulation and my son and I installing a pair of folding doors in the master suite to isolate the sleeping area. It is so warm today it is hard to imagine winter coming.My grandson’s visit was fun. He is in his last college semester and is a new age hippy! He reminds me so much of myself when I was his age. We went to an organic farmer’s market to buy some veggies. He is writing a paper on fermenting vegetables and is pickling everything in sight! The last time he was here, the art books I am working on inspired him. He brought along several abstract paintings he painted and wanted to make booklets out of them. I showed him how to stitch them together and he took it from there. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed being with him.
My final duty today was voting. I hope you all have or will do so!
How great that your new age hippy grandson wants to learn from you. Most of my friends have had cataract surgery and are amazed at the improvement in vision--I'll need it soon. I always vote. Beautiful business card; I'm a TV listener, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Hallie. Yes, it is fun to have someone in the family interested in art and learning from me. He is the only one and of course I think he's pretty special :O)
ReplyDeleteWomen fought so hard to win the right to vote, that I feel privileged to do so. Glad to hear you always vote. Thanks for the comments.
My mom is getting ready to have cataract surgery too, but she isn't looking forward to time with a doctor no matter how simple a procedure! I am sure you will both be fine. Lucky you have such an interested and connected grandson, I hope I will be that fortunate too.
ReplyDeleteHi Robin. I guess there are a lot of us seniors that are facing cataract surgery. My mother had both eyes done years ago and it went fine, so I need to buckle up and expect the best.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do have a wonderful grandchild like mine. He's super!
Eva, that is a fabulous way to spend your tv time so constructively, this is a beautiful miniature! It is so wonderful to read about your quality time with your grandchild, lucky you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Padmaja. Yes, I've been blessed.He is a good grandson.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are keeping your hand in making images while busy with LIFE! Your grandson sounds like a delight.
ReplyDeleteI'm having double paned windows installed and moving all my summer clothes out for storage and piling the winter stuff in the house...like a squirrel! Yes, VOTE!
I think double pane windows may be next on my list. As of now I put corrugated plastic panels over most of my windows. Unfortunately you can't see out of them, but it really helps. Even better than the the few double pane windows that I do have.
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy time for you. Great idea about the business card paintings! The one you've posted is lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour grandson sounds like such a joy. Artistic souls run in the family no doubt.
I'm sending you positive vibrations for your eye surgery.
Hi Pamo, been doing other things and haven't kept up with my blog.Thanks for your kudos and positive vibes.I have an appointment Nov 8 the see what and if he is going to do anything now.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog..Love you art on business the business card.. Emjoyed my visit.
ReplyDeleteHi Katelen, thank you for becoming a follower and you kind comments!
ReplyDelete