Anna, at Studio 30

Another Friday session up at Kat's Studio 30 on Dec. 27. This is surely the last painting of the year, and a lovely way to end it, painting with friends. (Speaking of which.... reports of our sessions can oftentimes be found on the Alla Prima FB group noted over there on the sidebar of my "Favorites".)  I think with a bit of anatomical hand-fixing, and perhaps some more dashes on the flowers, I can call it done. But that will have to wait until next year, along with most of my other unfinished paintings of the year. Almost time to uncork the champagne!

So, to top off the year... a few final comments....

2011 was my record-setting year, with this blog, having made 68 posts. But that was the year I went to Spain, and approximately 28 entries were non-painting (travelogue) posts... which means I did about 40 paintings that year. So I am totally patting myself on the back right now because all of my posts this year record paintings done--or at least started!--in 2013. So.... 67 paintings in 2013... that's more than one per week. I am kind of surprised... and more than pleased.

As I look back on the year in paint, I can see I'm making progress and that is gratifying. I can also recollect a lot of fun and laughter--and no small quantities of wine!--enjoyed with fellow painters here in Portland. I am proud to call as friends some rockin' great painters here in the Pacific NW, and I'm looking forward to even more expansion by all of us in the new year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all, and to all a good night!

"Anna", 16" x 20 oil painting commenced 12/27/13.