Take Time to Smell the Flowers

I started this torn paper collage as a demo in my one of my mini workshops, then continued for demo's in  Brownfield, Plains, and Clovis NM.

Seems like it has taken forever to get it done. Since it has a little flower on her nose, I thought the title would fit.  I hope I take the time to smell the 'flowers' everyday. There are so many beautiful and exciting things around us each day, that I am afraid I miss a lot!

This is on a 16x20on stretched Canvas.

Just be Yourself!

I have reworked this one for the 3rd time, and it is now varnished.  

It needed a little red somewhere, so I added some red/white stripe and red/white polka dots.

Now its ready for somebody's wall!

Just Be Yourself

 'Just Be Yourself'

I love zebras, and have painted several, so I thought I would try to do one with the torn paper. I named this one  'Just Be Yourself' because of all the weird stripes, polka dots,  etc.
This Zebra definitely doesn't fit in with the rest of the herd. It was fun to do.

Snack Time

I painted 'Snack Time' today on a 6x9 paper that I had done an under painting, after taking a workshop in Cloudcroft, NM  with Judi Betts.  These under paintings can become addictive! They are fun to do, and seems to give the painting a little structure or 'something.'  Not sure exactly what, but i like it.