Finally Bruce and I figured out how to access our wordpress site. New updates always seem to mess things up at least until we figure out what to do differently. Our access route is different and if I were a computer geek perhaps it wouldn’t confuse me so much!
I hardly know where to begin to catch you up. I did the speaking engagement with the wonderful people in a nearby community. I am preparing to teach a class at the ‘Bottleworks’ in a neighboring city. That will be a challenge for me because of how unique and tedious my process is. It will not be difficult for those who truly want to learn this style of painting. Bruce drove me two and a half hours to Youngstown, Ohio a few weeks ago to watch a four hour long painting demonstration by Sherri McGraw, an Artist’s Magazine featured artist. Her work is very beautiful, especially her still life pieces. But her method, which she refers to as abstract realism, is loose and opposite of how I like to paint. I expect to try to mix it in with my style on a still life as soon as time permits.
I did not get a photo of the piece that I took to the New Alexandria Artist’s Alliance. I will do that as soon as I get the opportunity. I have a self portrait in the works for the next meeting in December. I want to get back to the large painting soon. OH, YES, I received a personal note from the lady who is the subject of ‘Plimoth Wife’. She was so gracious and complimentary. I was overjoyed to know that she has seen her portrait. It didn’t seem right to do such a special painting and the lady not even know it is her. It took almost a year for her to receive the photo. I am happy just knowing she has seen it.
I am sad to tell you that my uncle is in the hospital and slipping away fast. His daughter from several states to the West has been here staying with him since his wife died in August. I thought he was going to rebound strongly but when he realized his body was not going to keep up with his strong will and his strong mind, it took its tole.
I will keep you posted as to his condition but it seems to me that we are facing only a matter of days.
I am offering my apologies for not having the continuing posts of new work for you to see. I’ll get back to it as soon as I can. Shalom, Diana