Who ever heard of May flowers in full bloom in the middle of March? That is what we get this year and who’s complaining.  There is so much going on I haven’t had time to get posts written.  I’ll download a photo of the finished painting you have been following and also one of the surprise cymbidium.  I’ll probably post this blog and then download the photos on a separate blog.

The second class is doing amazingly well.  Everyone is so dedicated and talented.  I could never have hoped for a more wonderful group of people to work with for my first group.  I’ve taught a little before but just a week end or a basics class.  This group has gotten into the nitty – gritty and they are doing so well.

I have finished a number of small portraits this winter. I had my next one scaled out and drawn in detail but I just could not envision this piece on the smaller canvas I had chosen.  Back to the drawing board to redo the whole sketch.  I’m really glad I did.  I have begun this piece and hope it comes along quickly because the gallery is looking for a specific theme of work and this will fit right in.

Of course I have been struggling with severe pain which has not abated even with all the therapy I have put myself through.  This takes a lot of time, not only for the therapy sessions but for the home exercises as well.  I even drove two hours every week for acupuncture.  Unfortunately, I cannot say it helped, although I am still hopeful some improvement will manifest itself.

I am going to be the featured artist in a small show in New Alexandria on the evening of June  9th. It will be hosted by New Growth Galleries, owned and operated by conservator Jeffrey Rouse.  It will be a sampling of early sketches and one portrait which demonstrate the journey from dream to reality of an artist. I hope to see all of you there if you are conveniently located to make the trip.  I will download the photos I mentioned in the beginning of this blog.  Enjoy spring.  Shalom, Diana