September 26,30 in 30

Day #26. 30 paintings in 30 days
hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Yesterday, I spent a wonderful afternoon at Womanspace of Rockford with a alcohol ink sampler class. The grounds of Womanspace are just stunning. It's the perfect setting for the New Dimensions Studio. You just feel more peaceful by just being there.

I had three very talented women in my class, two who were totally new to alcohol inks. They did such a great job and I think pumpkins are a great subject. They really allow you to play with the inks and see what they can do.

Three Pumpkins

Alcohol Ink and Pen on Yupo

8" x 10"

$105 + S&H

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September 23, 30 in 30

Day # 23, 30 paintings in 30 days
hosted by Leslie Saeta.

We had a great painting party at Sue's house last night. What fun!

Harvest Pumpkins

Alcohol Ink and Pen on Canvas

8" x 8"

$65 + S & H

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September 3rd, 30 in 30

Day 3, 30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Satea.

Fall is my favorite season. 
Although, I do have to admit to dreading the approach of winter. But as I get older I'm liking winter more and more. I like the slowness of winter. There are by far less social obligations. It's a great time for doing two things I love best: painting and reading.

But back to Fall...
I adore pumpkins. I think they are incredibly pleasing in color and shape. I can't get enough of them. So when Edward's Apple Orchard opens at the end of each August I look forward to going and seeing the profusion of Fall colors and smells, and apple donuts. Don't forget the donuts.

This is one of many pumpkin bins

 you'll find at Edward's.

They have the white pumpkins and the Cinderella pumpkins etc.
 But give me a plain old pumpkin any day.

Pumpkins at Edward's

8" x 10"

Alcohol Ink on Yupo

$105 + S&H

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September 15, Pumpkin Plate

Day 15

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

I love pumpkins, their shape, 

their color, everything!

Pumpkin Plate

Alcohol Inks and Pen on a Plate

8 x 8

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Quickbooks and Pumpkin Sketches

I have spent a week working on my book keeping. Please, someone tell me that you find it challenging also. I am lucky enough to have brother-in-law who is an accountant and set up my Quickbooks as he  explained everything to me. The thing is that although I love numbers ( I used to be a banker many moons ago.) I hate going through my receipts for Finally Art and put it off. I tend to do my books once a quarter when sales tax is due. So 70 some journal entries and several check entries later I'm ready to resume doing art. So much for my wish to sketch every day.

I am going to make more of a commitment to keeping my books more current. Any suggestions?

I did start a sketch yesterday. It was an incredible Autumn day and I enjoyed sitting on the front porch drawing my pumpkins among the flowers. However, my neighbor Nancy saw me sitting outside and came over for some wine. I was hoping I'd see her. It's important to stop and spend time with friends. I'm going back out there today as the morning sun is hitting the pumpkins just right. I was enjoying using my watercolor pencils with the sketch. We'll see how it turns out today. I'll stay away from the wine this time.