As Good As it Gets.

Cupcake, our new kitty!

Here's Cupcake, she is still living in the bathroom but lets us pet her and rubs our leg so she is doing better. Not with Sadie, our dog, she doesn't like Sadie at all. We've got to work on that.

Saturday, I was invited to "Cream of the Crop", an art auction at Artsenter Theatre and Stage Door Gallery. I gave them one of my Heron paintings, " Wachapreague Herons". It was such a lovely evening. I went by myself, John doesn't like Art Functions much. He's been to so many. Wine, Jambalaya, Sweet Potato Bisquits with ham, ham, Mixed Salad, and Apple Pie ... Lots of wine. I know I said that. This was the menu. Larry and Trina Veber did the auction and were wonderful. We sat right in the theatre by the stage. That is such a lovely place. The money earned will support the Artsenter Theatre and Stage Door Gallery in Cape Charles. Here's what I wore. Ok I almost didn't show you because I look huge. But I'm starting a diet now.!! YES.. and then I look around and realize the holidays are almost here..

This weekend is ESAL Winter Art Show at the Stage Door Gallery in Cape Charles. I've got to make an Apple Cake for that to server. I'll be there with my 2 new paintings.

The leaves here are gorgeous, such oranges,yellows and peach... and the smell in the woods is heavenly. Sadie and I walk there every morning for a little while.
Take care , love to each of you,Diana

Two Owls,Two Pigs,Two Herons, and Three Frogs!!

HI, I am working on 2 little owls in a watercolor now. Monday is delivery day at the Stage Door Gallery. "Companions" is the title of the show. Which I find hard to fill as I mostly paint nature,sooo.. I'm taking 2 pigs, 2 herons, 3 frogs, and 2 owls if I finish them in time. I hope this fits "Companions".  Ha ha.. we'll see. Here's an owl from a painting I did a few years ago. This has always been a favorite of mine. I especially like the wet and bleeding of the paint. 

Sadie and I had a treat today, our friend Beth came over for coffee. Sadie jumped into her lap.. all 72 pounds of joyful Labrador. Ha ha. It was ok as Beth loves Sadie.

I'm tired again. I've been on the heating pad and my back is getting better. Thank you for all your kind words. love to each of you,Diana 

Run Away Dog and Watercolors

HI! Today I went to Stage Door Gallery in Cape Charles,Va. to pick up my paintings and Monelle's from the ESAL member show there. I also took 6 new watercolors, one is the Rhododendron Watercolor above, Heron Grace, and 4 smaller ones,Angry Chicken,Hummingbird,Last Hummer, and Bayford. These will be up for their Christmas open house this Saturday at 6 pm and stay there until New Year.

Sadie knew I was going somewhere as I was packing paintings,so she ran into the woods and looked sheepishly back but kept going.Gone, I couldn't see her.. I bribed, I demanded--Come,Sadie.. all to no avail..So I called Vera at the SDG and told her I was on the way but had to go into the woods to get my dog. I got her on the leash after climbing over downed trees,smelling the cool but wet smell of leaves..... and after some trying time for both of us.. got her in the crate in the house and got on my way. We have to crate her when no one is home. She could eat something..ok, would eat something.  Anyway when I got there everyone was so kind. .. the first thing they said was "Did you find Sadie..is she ok.?

Did you get any painting done today?? I drew  3 red carrots in my datebook.. I couldn't find the orange pen.. I'm tired.. have a restful night!! love,Diana

Guess What! I Won!!

I won!  3rd prize in watercolor for Autumn.. the owl. I was surprized and so happy. Here Sadie is congratulating me as I got in the front door at home. It was a long day. First art show in Franktown. I sold 2 small and one large painting. Made some wonderful contacts,sometimes it's the smaller shows that work best.. John was a big help packing and unpacking my racks, paintings... and then to Cape Charles for the ESAL show.  I'm beat today but resting up. love to each of you, Diana