Sadie (a.k.a. the fairy princess) and I spent our last morning in the studio. We moved out today. The building was sold, so everyone will be moving out over the next few months. It was bittersweet leaving the Contemporary Art Workshop. The seeds of Sadie's creativity were planted here. She spent many hours sleeping, playing, and making her own artwork in that studio over the last 16 months.
It's been a while since I last posted. The month of September has been a month of being a mother and putting the artist on hold. I have had some time in my studio to finish the painting of the chaise. You'll see that the colors have dramatically changed. I love working with bright colors. 
I am so happy to post this painting. Oh how I love this breakfast nook, and it even comes with a little dog. I would love to start my day at this table– I would eat my english muffin with almond butter and jam, write in my journal, read the morning news, and plan my day. Then, I would go wake up miss Sadie. Oh, it's fun to dream.
Above are 2 new paintings I have started this week. Both images I pulled from the latest Martha Stewart Living magazine. The room with the chaise looks so peaceful- the perfect place to relax with a great book or magazine. I am a sucker for natural light and combining indoor and outdoor spaces. This painting is 9 x 12 inches.
Thought ya'll would like to see how Sadie and I work/play together in our studio. Sadie enjoys playing with her toys (books, dolls, baskets, stuffed animals). Her favorite thing to do lately is drop balls out of her area and then point to them as they roll around. Generally, she does great playing in her space. It makes me very, very happy when I can get around 15 minutes of uninterrupted time.
I've been meaning to post this little gem for a while. Finished this one about a week ago. It's super cute and tiny (5 x 7 in). I am really enjoying painting interiors, and I love the greens and yellows in this painting. 
