Momma's Fishin' for Supper

Momma's Fishin' for Supper -8x8 Oil on board- Lyons Share Gallery


One night at Fairhope Pier, I observed many people enjoying the evening fishing off the pier. Fairhope Pier is extremely long, jutting into the Mobile Bay. When Hurrican Ivan came through a few years ago, some of the pier was washed out, but now rebuilt and enjoyed by all. I had so much fun snapping pictures this beautiful summer evening. The fish were biting and everyone was happy! I'm not so sure Momma caught too many that night, but she was styling in her new hat!

My Inconsistency

I realize that people have full time jobs, take care of their children and go to school all at the same time while painting 12 paintings a week! Well, that's not me and never could be me. I will not get any sympathy, but we've been traveling and my painting time in the studio has suffered. I cannot say that my paintings have suffered because I've been gathering info for paintings. St. Thomas and St. Maarten were breath-taking islands that inspired me deeply to adhere to a painting schedule. I am working on a few commissions (a good thing), but my small daily paintings that keep me happy are what I need most. I'll admit, today, I laid the commission aside to quietly start a painting that's been yelling my name for weeks! I can't wait to share it with you when I'm finished. I used a technique Karen Jurick uses....starting with a black background. It's a challenging technique for me. Maybe because it's new for me, who knows?

I'll try to promise to blog more often...will you promise to visit?