Bob and our new baby, Lucy.

He's not thrilled, but he seems to think she's o.k.

Shane's truck, with blackbirds

40" x 60" oil on aluminum

We've had an eventful week. A wonderful visit with Shane started the week, begining my long recovery from the Rose Festival show. I also began this big painting for Heather. Shane's truck is a 52 Dodge, Job Rated, a wonderful beauty, champagne colored. She got a lot of attention in front of my house.

The end of the week has been difficult. We lost Dave's mother Joan after a terrible long illness. We are both so sad, and she will be missed, but still I couldn't help but feel glad that she has been released.

Shane calls this truck Zephyr. A zephyr is a (gentle) breeze from the west.

As I worked I thought of Joanie's fierce spirit, joining the spirit of her beloved sisters,

free,

flying like the zephyr.

I have a commission to paint some large paintings of cars from the 50's...Shane brought over her 52 Dodge pickup, and we have been having a wonderful time painting her. It's given me confidence that I can finish the other two! I'll post them as I finish.

It was chilly, so I was wearing many layers and look as big as the truck.

AN ILLUSION!