Monday, March 18, 2024

2024 Cat


$145 (unframed) 4x6” mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10 $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 3/20 the price goes to $225.

If you have spent any time in any of the Caribbean Islands you know the stray cats are a bit scrawny! But I liked this ones face and how it almost blended into the background.

OPEN STUDIO - this Saturday
Saturday, March 23 from 10-4
at 4 N. Spruce St. Lititz, PA

Stop in and check out my studio.
Enjoy a little chit-chat and watch me paint.


We had to go stove shopping today at Martins Appliance (Brownstown PA).  Thank You JR Sirotta for patiently answering all our questions!  Our 20 year old Amana (an original Amana before Whirlpool bought them) finally bit the dust. I also finally found a garage that still does bodywork. Actual rust repair! Not easy to find these days. My old Suburban is looking better!

Sunday, March 17, 2024

2024 Water #4

 
$145 (unframed) 4x6” mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10 $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 3/19 the price goes to $225.

This big guy was spotted in Fort Lauderdale, FL

We had several hours after getting off ship and flying home so we returned to our new favorite coffee shop, Kay Rico and then took a self guided tour of   Bonnet House.  A bit of preserved history surrounded by sky scrapers.

We all came home with a bit of a cough while Linda's became bronchitis.  She got meds and is doing better. 

This past Friday was the passing of  Mr. Donecker, owner of Doneckers in Ephrata.  Linda was a Donecker Girl when we met.  If you knew the store you understand what this means.   She worked there in the late 70's early 80's. and there was a fun core of young people in their early 20's working that are still friends today.  Linda always credits Mr. D. with teaching her about the customer, who is always right and business ethics.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

2024 Water #3


SOLD!  $155 (unframed) 4x6” mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10 $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 3/16 the price goes to $250.

I had such fun painting this one. I spent a lot of time on the water in the foreground.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

2024 Water #2


mini original watercolor  $225.

A dock... It is simple subjects that intrigue me.

We both enjoy cruising. Chilling all day, I paint, Linda reads and entertainment all night . We often do not even get off the ship. We have toured many of the islands in the past. Usually we leave out of NY and this time we left out of Miami. I missed sailing past the Statue of Liberty!  The ship was very much geared to Latin music. Our first (and last) cruise in March. Lots of kids and lots of 20 yr olds on spring break, very few wheel chairs and walkers.  A different experience.  We were both so careful washing hands and using sanitizer and we still brought home a bad cold/cough.  Linda is worse, she has a doctor appointment. Tested negative for Covid but it is a nasty strain.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

2024 Coconut Tree


mini original watercolor   $225.

Coconut tree.

Our 1st stop is Roatan. It is hot and I love the heat!  We took a fantastic tour. Learned a lot about the Island,  culture, family life and food. I got to hold a sloth.


Great photo with our travel buddies, Mark and Betsy,  Check out that view...


Monday, March 11, 2024

2024 Water #1


mini original watercolor  $225.

The Port of Miami, a view from the ship.

We have been away for a week on another adventure. Started with a walking food tour in Little Havana, Miami FL. Loved it, learned a lot, music everywhere, surprised at how little English was spoken here.
Check out my new hat.

I want to give a shout out to a fantastic coffee shop in Hollywood Fl. Kay Rico, the owners are 2 brothers and they know coffee. They turned a quick stop into an experience.

Next up is our cruise. Norwegian Joy with stops in Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya Mexico and Cozumel.




Wednesday, February 28, 2024

2024 Window #1


$145 (unframed) 4x6” mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10 $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 3/1 the price goes to $225.

Love the chippy paint on this old window.

My next blog will be March 11. Linda has some fun planned!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

2024 Still Life #10


SOLD!   $145 (unframed) 4x6” mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10 $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 2/29 the price goes to $225.

Glass...

A beautiful day, we actually got outside and spent a little time in the garden.  I cut one of the grasses and a butterfly bush.  Linda trimmed the lavender.  It felt so good.






Monday, February 26, 2024

2024 Still Life #9


mini original watercolor    $225.
More from the antique shop.

Over the weekend, I had my first show of the season at Lititz Fire & Ice Makers Market, all went well. This morning I took my suburban in to get some bodywork done, took Linda for breakfast and then back home the rest of the day to paint.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

2024 Snowman #3


mini original watercolor    $225
My last snowman for the season! Now I am ready for Spring!
Thank you to the Benjamin Family for the use of their photo. 

Linda was filling out show apps all morning. So glad I do not have to do that!

Packing for my first show of the season.  I do not have far to drive!
THIS WEEKEND:
Makers Market at Lititz Fire and Ice
February 24-25 from 11am to 4pm
Held at the Linden Hall Gymnasium
Free admittance!   New ice sculptures.