Bring on the Christmas Cheer

It's Black Friday, the official opening day of the Christmas season.  The weather is nippy and bright.  The shops have been in full-on sales mode for weeks now...the shoppers, not so much.  My list has been getting shorter and more realistic, which is a good thing.  Bring on the essence of the season.  Christmas music, spice scented candles, winter decorations that likely won't come down until Easter, keeping the holiday festivals and stores stocked with cards and calendars...there's plenty to do.

Holiday Craft Season

Well, like it or not, the Christmas craft season is upon us.  I have no clue how that happens...summer one minute and Christmas frenzy the next.  What happened to Thanksgiving?   I have created a few new card images and feel somewhat prepared.  If you are in the Bellingham, WA area, Covenant Church on Bakerview has a large show this Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9-4 and Allied Arts starts on Nov. 17-Dec 24 next to the Burlington Coat Factory off Meridian Street. 

The season is upon us

Yes, folks, it's that time of year again.  As if the election wasn't drama enough, now we have the holidays fast approaching.  I'll be trying to keep it simple....again.

The Colors of Winter

We don't have cardinals in the Pacific Northwest, that I'm aware of.  I wish I could see one of these beautiful little birds out my kitchen window.  I do have holly in the yard.  Thankfully, no snow...just gray rain.  This little image was done in transparent watercolor with black gouache and is ready for the 2014 Christmas season.  Ahhhh.  Ahead of schedule.  A great way to start a new year.