Feeling nervous

There will be a first class with a new student today. It is always so stressful and... fun!
I hope it will go fine. 2 more hours to get ready...
.... and I get a free babysitting! :) His amazing Mom will be taking care of my boy while I m taking care of hers. Reasonable deal!

Paint Out Event in Palenville NY

Long story short - my husband and I participated in this event
Here is my painting (9x12), photograph cut it on the top a bit.

Last week before Art Fest

Yes, I am framing, re-framing, varnishing. One more week and then my life should be back to normal.

Here is an example how the drawings look like framed. I did not have time to take a nice picture but at least it will give some idea.

Another old one

Very busy days. Looking forward to having my usual joyful lunch breaks at the lake.

I have painted a few self-portraits and this one was probably thrown in the garbage long time ago. Despite the imperfection of the forms I think I should have kept it.

Old portrait

I was looking for something and I found a picture of a very old portrait finished in 2007. Time flies! I cannot believe it has been such a while... I always thought this was not a successful portrait but it looks better than I thought. If I had a chance, I would have worked on the shoulders/arm and cloths.

More contrast

Drawings look so much better with some extra contrast and colors.

Contrast

I added some contrast to this drawing that makes it look better in its frame.