
Now that the world outside is white--glaringly so--most of my recent paintings lean toward strong, bright color. Odd how that works. I've always noticed a tendency toward red when it is freezing outside. Maybe because of the importance of the glowing wood stove in my studio?
In the past couple of days, painting has been disrupted by the holiday season--I've been baking and putting some packages together to send to friends and relatives. Until this week, aside from cookie-baking, I have given it all minimal thought though--keeping it simple, my goal every year! It seems like the best way to preserve a bit of the wonder and good cheer that is the best part of the season.
As always, I marvel at your paintings, Rebecca. Your thoughts about Christmas echo mine - for me, 'simple' is what the season is all about. What better way to celebrate than to share? My favoutite Christmas sharing cookie is the 'raspberry thumbprint'. I think my kitchen is calling me....have a very Merry Christmas, and much joy and health in the New Year.
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