Elizabeth Peyton

Just a peek at a lovely portrait by Elizabeth Peyton... This is Keith.  Happy Monday.

Lavender Home

 A few more scenes from our week in Sequim... my home town.  Above is a scene from Purple Haze farm.  They have heavenly ice cream cones you can eat while walking along the lavender rows.

 Even at dinner, I love to doodle.  My favorite kind of table cloth is white paper and kids crayons :)  The Public House, Port Townsend.

 My little booth of woodblock love at the Lavender festival...

Bliss.  Happy weekend!  ps  sale in the etsy shop:  free shipping to us and free, small print (my choice) with purchase!

Oh Honey...

Honey Jars by Janet Fish.   I love her paintings of the everyday, but with light, reflection and a close up view, they are magic.

Just back from the Sequim Lavender Festival... it was fun.  Sold some art, talked to a lot of lovely people and even skipped out of the booth a few times to go to a few lavender farms and walk on the sea weed-carpeted beach.  Old times :)  Even walked around the campus of my high school (it looks exactly the same, save a few new buildings in the back) and my elementary school.  Walked through the playground (the swings are gone) and to the front doors.  I remember so much, standing right in front of these buildings.  Sweet memories.   Amazing what physical presence can do.

So, now I hope to start making all new pieces and share much more often here :)  Stay tuned.

Summertime...

I can actually sit and think now that it's summer.  If only it would stop raining... its been pouring for about 5 days straight.  Will post some new work soon.  Enjoy the slow of summer and take time to think and talk and sit and dream :)

(I can't remember the name of the artist who painted this lovely lady - her eyes are like heaven.  But, it's a German artist... during the Art Nouveau  period or perhaps Die Stijl movement)

The Lyrical Ones

I had the best time taking the kids to their 2 dance rehearsals this month.  It's a special opportunity to take lots of photos to draw from.  It's pretty obvious, I love the dance world and never tire of this subject.  This Lyrical Dance group had the most beautiful costumes, sequins, chiffon and lovely rust colors.  Hope I can translate it on the final print.

Big news:  I'm taking my woodblocks on the road!  This summer I will be at art faire at the Sequim Lavender Festival in Sequim, WA.  July 19, 20 and 21... 2013.  Your can read more about it here: Sequim Lavender Festival  If you're on the Olympic Peninsula this summer, come stop in and say Hi :)

Modern Mary

Thinking of Mary a lot lately... Thought this portrait looked a bit like her.  I always thought the radial engine looked a lot like a head dress.  Will experiment more with this.  Happy Wednesday!

Almost Easter...

I've been re visiting some old photographs of my work.  I painted this for my daughter's room before she was born... major nesting phase.  It hung above her crib.  Now hangs above her big girl bed.

Have a great Good Friday and a very Happy Easter!!