Happy Gnu Year!

WOW - it's 2019! A new calendar and also a time to reflect on the past year. I like to look back at my posts and review what I have done in the past 12 months -  do any of us really remember what we did without some sort of guide?

I see that there were several portraits - children and dogs. I love doing these pastels. Then there were also the sketches for the book which was published in November! It was exciting to hold the actual book in my hand after so many years working toward that day.

I did some experimenting with abstracts; watercolor and pouring acrylics. There were a few animal sketches and Christmas puns. I also began another 'rope' series using watercolor and ink.

I participated in several shows: the SMAL banner program, members' shows, Labor Day Show, SMAL library exhibits and  currently have several paintings hanging at the Blue Crab Coffee Company in St. Michaels. (note - they have great coffee and sandwiches there...)

 It's been a busy time and I have not had a chance to create anything new... so I am re-posting  something from a couple years ago. 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?

Here is an old sketch of the gnu.... 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 this coming year!

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