Tiny Landscape series

Whenever I am away from my studio for any length of time, as I was this past week, it always takes me a few days to get back to where I feel comfortable again. I forget what I had been doing before I left and so whatever I try to create turns out not so great.

Being back east was a bit startling for me. Everything was so green and the trees were so large. I guess I forgot how big both the trees and the leaves are. Here, our trees are smallish. And there are pretty much no leaves on anything. The mesquite tree has some tiny little leaves but for the most part it is all about dry, dusty brown and thorns.

Today was the first day I began to feel comfortable in my studio again. Although I put trees in my landscapes. I guess I really needed trees.

I am still reeling from the realization that Massachusetts is so expensive and I have no idea if we will ever be able to go back. I am heartbroken over that thought. I try not to think about it but it is hard not to.

Back from Vacation

We got back from our trip to Boston yesterday. It was really not long enough but we enjoyed it unti we had to fly home. We spent 9 hours in the Dallas airport due to flight changes and delays. Seriously. I can't wait until I do not have to fly anywhere anymore.

Once we move back east I do not plan to fly anymore. It is has become too problematic.

Before I left I did these two tiny landscapes using just two colors. The green color is by Daniel Smith called Rare Green Earth. It is a lovely color and very atmospheric. The other color is Quinacridone Burnt Orange. Also by Daniel Smith. It mixes really well with the Rare Green Earth to make a lovely earthy mixture.

While we were in Amherst we looked at a lovely condo to buy but it was not to be. The seller changed his mind and decided not to sell. needless to say we were very disappointed. This is a terrible time to be looking for a place to live. Anywhere. But we will keep looking and hoping to find something.