Been a busy last few days.
Had a dead battery in my car, (due to my lack of driving), poured down rain a couple of times, and then there was the Galveston Hangs Event on Saturday night. Was a good event, but the television and newspaper coverage from Houston was non-existent as they were all flooded in. But, I did get to reconnect with artist friends that I had not seen in years. Was so good to see my ole buddy Jane Young, she has not changed a bit, either.
My son Charlie was down for the event, so he got to interact with old and new friends. Here is a picture of my panel and some adjoining ones.
The big tent provided protection, and the friendship and the warmth. It was somewhat fitting that Saralene Tapley and I shared a window, as I represent her work in Galveston. That is just the way it ended up.
I am headed up home tomorrow, as it is Charlie's 28th birthday. Will be good to see his wife, Dani, and my grand daughter Trinity. She is growing so quickly, in stature and knowledge. I have not been home in about two weeks, so, I need to see my cat Nicky as well. I am sure I will get that " oh, were you gone? look".
Started a new painting last night, well, did the layout anyway. Then, I started slinging a brush on it at about 10:30 this morning. I don't know why I don't give my subject matter a little more thought, at times. At about 4 hours into painting, I realized that there are 18 people and a myriad of ladder back chairs in this new one. I guess that is my masochistic streak coming out. Here is what about 9 hours of painting looks like.
Just a start, and the cell phone photo is not that good. I will try to remember to post progress photos as it hopefully progresses.
Well, it is after six, time for a Famous Grouse. Need to do a bit of laundry tonight as well. See, the excitement never ceases..........