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Cedar September 27th, 2007

Here’s a portrait of a beautiful and well-loved dog named Rainy.

Rainy in the Sun
16″ x 12″ Acrylic on Canvas

I’ve been spending a lot of time in my head lately. I’m reading The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell and it’s fascinating.

This weekend I’ll be hiking about 20 miles through the mountains of western Maryland with my husband and friends. We’re going to hike in, camp out for one night, then hike out. I’m not the one planning it, so I’m not sure exactly what trail(s) we are doing, but we are going to sleep in hammocks. We’ll have to find a stream for water and boil it so it’s safe to drink. This will be my first time backwoods camping. I’m definitely going to eat well and sleep well before venturing out on this expedition!

I’ve got home improvement projects on my mind–I’m slowly but surely working up the momentum to get my bedroom painted, and to work on some landscaping in my yard before the weather turns cold.

Speaking of cold weather, if you’d like to commission a painting from me and have it in time to give as a Christmas or Hanukah gift, now is the time to talk to me.

Nothing makes a more unique and memorable gift than a work of original art, custom-made with one special person’s tastes and interests in mind. (Believe me, I know–I’ve given this type of gift a lot over the years!)

If (and only if) you are subscribed to this blog, you are eligible for a discount on Holiday Season Commissions–so subscribers, ask and you shall receive! (Email me for info.)

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