Oddly, these are so relaxing to do!

The last thing this style of painting portrays is relaxation,  but oddly that's just what painting them does to me. I love doing these. They mesmerize me. Each one has what I call a different "signature".  Some signatures are tight and repetitive,  some are loose and flowing. Some have a lot of paint and colors, some don't.  Some go really fast, some linger. And some even get tipped around and turn into other things. Overall, they are so cheerful, dynamic and energetic. I never grow tired of these. While they are not for everyone, they give me great joy! Cheers!

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Thank you Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli for your beautiful music today in my studio!

Every so often I'm moved greatly when I paint. Today I was painting Italian flags while listening to Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli's duet. It's so beautiful that on occasion I had to stop and weep. I listened to it over and over again as I painted, getting lost in the music. Such a feeling of happiness, peace and inspiration came over me. It was such a delight. Such a joy. I wish I could thank them for giving us such a beautiful gift in their song. Time stood still for me as I painted and I was transported to Italy. I could feel the music flow thru me and thru my paint.  It was such an unexpected gift. It was pure magic.

 

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It's always a nice journey when I venture into the woods!

Every so often I venture into the "woods".  I like my woods as I don't need bug spray and it's always a cool breeze and a lovely day! ;-)  My woods have changed over time. It's fun to experiment and see where the trees take me!

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HAPPY SUPER BOWL WEEK! IT'S FINALLY HERE! STOP ON IN IF YOU CAN! AND STAY WARM!! ENJOY!!

Cheers to all of those here for the super bowl and also to all the hearty Minnesotan's hosting it! What a lot of preparations!  I hope it's a fantastic time and I hope people and the world will get a glimpse at what keeps us warm and makes us tick here in Minnesota. One thing that keeps me warm is painting in my studio!  Stop on in if you are in town! We are open Thursday 10am -9pm,  (several artists will be here tonight as it's the first Thursday of the month) Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-5.  It's such a great escape from the elements! Here's what I painted this week. (it's 48x48)  Dress extra warm and have fun!  CHEERS!!

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