I worked on this some at the artist retreat in the hill country. About half finished, I think.

I've been out of pocket for several days. I went with four other artists to the Hill Country outside of Austin, TX to The Bunkhouse for marathon days of painting (and eating!) It is amazing how much you can get done with no outside influences......no television, no cell phones, no internet.  I started this 30 x 40 painting and hope to have it finished in a few weeks. 

I'll be working on this commission piece for a few days.  This must mean that my ban on commission is lifted ................a girl has to make a living :) This pose has meaning for the client as well as the location. 9x12 oil

This the last of the series that will go up for auction to benefit "Adopt A Family" sponsored by Harris County Hospital District.

Here's another little cactus study. When I get three done to my satisfaction I will frame and then them donate to a silent auction. Money from the auction is used by a local hospital to buy toys and food for struggling families at Christmas.

Today I finished this 5 x 7 cactus study in oil. Now that it is finished I see where a little more yellow in the highlights would have been a good thing. I will fix that before it is signed.