First there was 'Mikey' (that's the St Michaels crab on my street banner). He was eating an ice cream cone. By the way, my 2017 banner is finished and will be posted in the near future...what's Mikey doing this year?
I really tried this year to experiment and make myself do new things. That's always risky. It would be really easy to keep doing what works, but I have loved the new challenges. I have been fortunate to substitute in the watercolor class a lot, but have also dabbled a bit with my pastels.
Looking back, I rediscover various class assignments - boat painting, "Painted Ladies - Victorian House;" my rivulet paintings; painting with a matchstick; painted screens; melting crayons with grandchildren; different shape paintings to fit mat cutting practice; painting on a Chesapeake Bay chart with the Jimmy Buffett signature; various sketches; finding common things and turning them into art; and the most fun, doing LOTS of puns.
It was been wonderful to hear comments on all these different things. Thank you all for your supportive observations, critiques and encouragement!
I end the year with New Year wishes. Of course, in keeping with my quirky nature, it's Gnu Year. Does anyone know what a gnu really looks like? Or, more correctly, what a 'happy gnu' looks like?
I offer this quick sketch that I did this afternoon. I don't think his smile is quite the happy one that I wanted, but perhaps...he is a little anxious about what's ahead in 2017!
Best wishes everyone and thanks for following my blog!
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