First Spanish I class this evening. Ordered Spanish Is Fun...we'll see about that. Lots of good comments on the five easy pieces. Some strong observations, things to think about for the next 5.

This was difficult to de-emphsize the umbrella yet let it have some wind.

Just clouds and beach. Very serene. The violet glow was real. Rain on its way.

About 9 am, Venice (Florida) Beach. Sand was cool to my feet.

Just a simple view, walking home from the community fitness center.

Working in my "studio" this afternoon, listening to Fleetwood Mac: Penguin and Mystery To Me. Framing the five paintings I finished this month. Earlier I sent an email to friends and family with photos of the five - received wonderful encouragement. Interesting to hear top choices and then compare them to what I think are mine. And, it lead to a phone call from a special friend who lives too far away. 

Cleaned up the room. No more procrastination...I will start 5 more tonight or tomorrow. Thinking of another view of the drainage canal and then some scenes from Apalachicola Bay. 

Looking at my pastels, this one got me started, let me know that I could do something with what was a new medium to me. From a Taos, NM visit.

Summer 2015, visit to Apalachicola, Florida. Pencil and pastel from restaurant window, late afternoon.

Probably my favorite acrylic. Monterey Bay on 17 Mile Drive. Sold

Finished 4 oils this month, first in 35 years. Framing now. one more almost finished then I will start 5 more. This is a drainage canal near our home, mid-afternoon, storm approaching from the south.