“When you got nuthin’ to say, give ’em pictures.” Mark Twain
Okay, Mark Twain didn’t really say that. But a hundred something years ago, Samuel Clemens, AKA Mark Twain, spent a fair amount of time here in California’s gold country. Some of it right here in my town.
So I figure a man known for exaggeration and literary license, a man who might’ve walked the very land I call home, would give me a 19th century equivalent of a high five and tell me to go for it. Lie through my teeth for a great quote. He would. He really would say that.
Not that I’m lying. I’m just being...creative.
The point is, I’ve got nuthin’ to say tonight. Because I’m as deep fried as an order of the Colonel’s extra crispy. Mr. Spouse was in Dallas this weekend and I’ve been left to my own devises. Which means I’ve been PAINTING. Happy happy happy dance time! I’ve got seven…SEVEN canvases going this weekend. Two are done, one damn near and the rest are somewhere in between.
Got nuthin’ to say…BUT I GOT PICTURES!!!
So here’s a peek at a couple of the paintings. Crappy photo alert. Snapshots with the old point and shoot.
'Catholic Girls Wear Plaid' by Susan Lobb-Porter
Remember this one from last week? Catholic Girls Wear Plaid. I’m thinking it’s done now.
This one is going to have something to do with a poodle skirt. I think. It’s still way early in the process.
'Spike Anne' by Susan Lobb-Porter
And this little guy, ‘Spike Anne’ (5X7) is a fun pup I think I’ll include in my children’s collection. Did I tell you I’m going to have a children’s collection? Well yes, I am. One of these days… FYI, if memory serves me right, and it doesn’t always these days…Spike Anne was the name Mr. Spouse and I called FirstBorn when he was in utero. Figured we covered our bases with that one.
So that was my weekend. How was yours?
love all of these!
xoxo to you, Judy!
smiling….just smiling:)
your words and work make my heart grin
so glad and wide:)
yeppers, you’ve got that gift
that just brings joy
and I’m soaking it in
this morning
with a smile:)
thanks, Susan….there’s a lightburst
every time you post!
-Jennifer
“…there’s a lightburst
every time you post!”
You have made my day, dear Jennifer! Made my day… xoxo
Love them !!! 🙂
And they love you, Analisa!
Spike Anne is my favorite. (I hope FirstBorn does not know he was once called Spike Anne.)
I don’t know if I ever shared that info with FirstBorn, Patti. Someday maybe I’ll tell him. He’d probably think it was funny. : )
Love the art, so bold and free! how lucky you were to be able to paint, paint, paint, yeah for you!!
Lucky indeed! I thought I would paint today but life got in the way. Looks like my time is booked through next weekend.
Oh well…I do what I can when I can. 🙂
Love, love, love them all but “Catholic Girls..” is my fav. Cannot wait to see what transpires with “Poodle Skirt..”.
I believe ‘Catholic Girls’ is my favorite as well, Cynthia. That’s what happens when I listen to Springsteen while painting. ‘Poodle Skirt’ is still a mystery but when the time is right all shall be revealed. 🙂