While getting ready for an art show and sale in which I participated, in June, I realized I had not posted a photo of this painting.  It started out as a practice on values, and was done in pastel pencil.  The log hangs on my deck, and was a going away gift from a very special friend, when we left Santa Fe.  There are some very gifted wood carvers in that area.  The birds are a part of the log, but do come off.  The log has also become a haven for a bird nest, with a lot of chirping from hungary mouths.

"Checking It Out", Pastel pencil, 30" x 18"

I have now caught you up on my journey, thus far.  What's next?  My mind is whirling with ideas!!  Too many!  I have two sequels in mind for "Paint What You Love" and "Have Fun", and have started on one of them, but, that will take some time.  I am also wanting to get back to some dog paintings, plus the Texas wildflowers.  So far, I have done three wildflowers, and am keeping them small.  That will be my next post.