Sunny in Parardise.

Jamaica Trip 2009

6/11 thru6/14

Beautiful Jamaica, sun, rain, wind so far. Enjoying my stay, painting on the beach, and watching the sunsets. Sketching and painting the scenery. Will down load some photos of sketches soon.

It is so nice to be wearing bathing suits, lovely colorful wraps and the traditional beach jewelry.

Lots of fun food, with large buffets. My favorites, papaya, seafood and lots of vegetables and fruit, and some lovely pastries. We have eated at the Victoria Market, French, and Jamaican (Jerk Chicken & Pork), and of course the pool bar buffet and the wonderful Street buffet.

Jamaica Paintings and Trip Log

JAMAICA PAINTINGS & TRIP LOG 2008

Above are the sketches and small paintings I did on my trip to Jamaica last year, thought everyone would enjoy seeing them. I will continue to sketch and paint on my next trip in June 2009 and post them on my blog, hopefully as I progress thru the trip.

Northwest Watercolor Society Signature Member's Exbition

Opening Reception will be June 11th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

The University House,

22975 SE Black Nugget Road, Issaquah, WA 98029

Also on July 14th I will be at the Meet the Artist Wine & Appetizer Social, look forward to seeing all of you.

My painting will be on display. My newest work "Threads of History Series" - "My Grandmother's Lace IV" - original 20"X20"

This is history viewed through my grandmother's generation, living in Missouri on a farm owned by the family for 200 years. As I realize how much it is part of my life. My own life is opening windows to help me see and create work from these experiences and my journey with art. "Grandbecome history, Imother's Lace" painting shows the pieces of her lace and threads she used for sewing dresses, etc. These are the common threads in our family. I have followed in my aware of my family grandmother's footsteps designing clothes, sewing and painting and continuing to use these common threads.