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Little Gull Guy

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I did this for a challenge and didn't think I would like it but I do. It's cute, don't you think? I added a slight point to the tail because it just looks a little too blunt here. I'm planning a new floral piece right now and also thinking about some umbrellas. This weekend flew by and I can't believe we're in fall now. I can really feel it in the air. I'm looking forward to the beautiful fall colors around here. I was in L.A. at this time last year so I missed the colors.

Kauai!

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Kauai is one of my favorite islands in Hawaii. I really love them all but I've been to Kauai three times now and never get tired of it. It's everything I think of when I think of paradise. 

I took this photo a few years back and just found it when looking for another. It's a beach called Salt Pond Beach Park. I remember we almost had the whole beach to ourselves. 

It was magical, just like every day is in Kauai. 

French Country Decor...

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Well my Trinity County scene has gone through a lot of changes. I almost trash it all together but

I think I like it now. I haven't posted it yet because i'm still thinking about it. I may have chosen the wrong view to use.Anyway, I painted this little guy today outside. I'm trying to get my plein air equipment together. I had some help from a post by a fellow painter. Here's her blog with a link directly to her directions on making a pochade box.I have the tripod but still need to attach the box. I used eye hooks on one side of the box and put wire through itso it won't swing open all the way. I still need something to keep it from closing. Lauren used a hanger wire which sounds like a good idea. There's some drilling involved and something I have to get at the hardware store soI'll have to finish it in a few days. I've pain tined outside before but at a table.I'm trying to get set up so I can paint anywhere. It's only taken me about 2 or 3 years to do this; I think it's definitely time.

Just a few small changes...

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The changes I made may not even be noticeable to you. 

I took the yellow out that was in the top

right corner, toning the background down a bit. 

Now it has pinks, blues and grays which may be go

with more decor. 

So, I've lived in "the woods" off and on, for over 10 years. 

Since then I've dealt with a lot of creatures in my house that

I would really rather not have to deal with. We've had frogs, millipedes, big, big, spiders,

mice, scorpions, and bats. Last night a bat came in and flew right at my face as I 

was trying to run down the hall and shut my door. I turned around to see where it was and there

it was right in front of my face! We couldn't get it out because our ceilings are so high so we shut

the door and went to bed. It was gone in the morning and now I'm so freaked out that

it's going to pop out at me again. I know they can have rabies but don't think I 

was bit. I think I would know.  I really, really, want to move back to the

beach right now!

On auction!

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This one is on auction and it ends in 2 days. 

Here's a few other views...

I've finally started a new painting after taking about two weeks off. My daughter was visiting for a week then I took her back to college. So now it's time to get busy! I'm trying to paint some local scenes for a gallery I'm going to be in. I'm contemplating whether to enter the juried show there. Anyway, look for some wilderness and lake scenes to come! I really prefer the beach but am spreading my wings a little. 

Have a wonderful weekend!