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Vita Brevis, Ars Longa
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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Retirement

I hate to do it, but I think it might be time for me to retire.  I am officially a Sr. citizen now.  I need to stop pulling the late nights in the studio I have always done to be able to do commissions plus all the other things I need to do.  I will still paint when I have time, but choose to no longer take commissions.  It takes me a very long time to do the layers I do and much tedious work.  I will be ready for a break after I complete the portraits I am working on and have deposits for now.  It has been my pleasure to paint all the beautiful children and meet the families.  Maybe I will find time to teach in the future. 

Closeup

Yes, her eyes are really that blue.  Adorable sister to Hydrangea portrait below. 

Geraniums

 24 x 30 Oil on Canvas