Stuff about Mexico

I am away from my easel just now but I wanted to talk about living and traveling in Mexico.  SK and I live part time in a little town at the top of the Sea of Cortez called Puerto Penasco or Rocky Point. We have been coming here for about 17 years and have had a house here for 15. We are here now with our son, D-I-L and 15 month old grand daughter and some dear friends. Many people ask us if we are afraid to travel to Mexico because of all the violence and shootings. No we aren't! The violence is related to drug gangs fighting each other, not American tourists. I always say I don't go to scary parts of SLC and I don't go to scary parts of Mexico or anywhere else for that matter. So much of the fear is drummed up by the media. I know, I know but what about Juarez or Acapulco? I don't go there but I also don't go to parts of LA either. It is all about being careful. Never travel alone, do your homework.
Next I'll post about our funny experience at the American-Mexican border. TTFN

Baby duck!!

OK-I gave up on the baby chicks.  Today I'll attempt a baby duck!! Wish me luck.
Oh....cute! I rhymed. 

Baby chicks

I have made 2 attempts at painting baby chicks for my granddaughter for Easter. So far not so good. Oh well, try, try again (until I get sick of it , that is.)

Still Life With Pears

Watercolor & ink

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Say What????

Yet another animal!

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Cocky

This is a rooster I did a few years ago.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Mother's Day Flowers

This is a watercolor and ink I did for Mother's Day a few years ago.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Landscapes

I do landscapes too!

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Flowers

I think everyone was thinking that all I painted was animals... NOPE!

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)
The originals of the above three are available for $125.00 each (not matted or framed)plus S&H.
They each measure 11 x 15.

Watercolor & Ink Florals

These are watercolor and ink studies. I painted one for my daughter as well as one for my son and d-i-l  for Christmas presents last year.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes and custom colors on request)

Pelicanos

A hell of a bird, the pelican. His beak can hold more than his belly can.The original of these guys lives at our home in Mexico.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Penelope

Wishing you a Happy Spring!!

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Prudence

Prudence wasn't exactly prudent when ordering beverages at the beach bar!

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Silly Little Monkey

Anniversary gift for SK.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

"What doin?"

A print of my ostrich, named by my dear friend,  Kim Burton Plautz- "What doin?"-is going to live in the newly remodelated basement of the Plautz abode. Yea!!!!!

Fox in a Fence

Foxes playing in my back yard was the inspiration for this piece.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Hollyhocks

The original is in the private collection of Christine Yengich.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

To Be Named.... You Talking To Me, Ostrich?

This is from one of my nocturnal sessions.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Art Show

Good morning! I wanted to let you know that my art teacher, dear friend and mentor Kathy Sutherland is staging an art show in the basement gallery of the Sandy Senior Citizens Center. Kathy is putting quite a few of her fabulous  paintings there as well as some her student's work. Go take a look~lots of great art from some terrific artists! It will there all month. Address the  NW corner of 1300 East and 9400 South.

"BIG CLINGY BEAR HUGS"

My D-I-L sent "BIG CLINGY BEAR HUGS" to a friend who is suffering the loss of a loved one. Just the thought of it is comforting.

Dawn's Dragonfly

The original of this is in the private collection of Dawn Page.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Butterfly Garden

One of my daughter's favorites!!

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

Snow again?????

What's up with this weather??? I just wore my flips a day or two ago and now I'm back to my boots. Oh well, my boots are kind of cute and very comfortable. At least not too many people were at Costco this morning. We are celebrating my D-I-L's birthday today!!! I'm trying out a new recipe-if it turns out I'll post it. TTFN Joan

just rambling...

Ok, so I only posted 2 paintings but it took a while for me because of my technical limitations. More to come!

Dance of the Egret

SK's all time fav.

8 x 10 in prints available for $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)

"Fruit Lips"

Named by Bunny -- one of SK's favorites!

8 x 10 in prints available for only $20 plus S&H

(larger sizes on request)