Now what do I do?

Was too difficult. Need to keep to 1 hoot paintings❤️

Art Friends,

I joined the world of art of August 17, 2017 when the Lord retired me from a 37 year nursing career. He told me to paint and everything has changed since that time. I paint Christian art as well as more traditional work. Some of my work is used to bring attention to the need for transitional living services for women in Northeastern CT. I would like to find like minded people to help create a ground breaking facility for them. 

In His Grace

Theresa LaCasse

Today, I start my #BAQ2016. I will finish my color chart and start my pears!! So exciting! 

Posting an update to let everyone know I'm doing fine, just busy with school, stress, dr's visits, and medical procedures. I hope everyone is doing well!

My philosophy of life includes enjoying every moment and living in the now. Creating art releases my soul and frees me from the daily humdrum of life. I think less and become present in the moment, merging with my subject on a higher level. My interests vary considerably in all areas of life, especially art. Subjects for paintings exist everywhere. One of my favorite sayings is, "Do what you love and the money will follow." Acrylic works well for me because it dries quickly. The wide range of vivid colors appeals to me and it allows me to create thick texture like oil, or, by adding water or special mediums, I get a smooth, easy flowing softness like watercolor. I also like watercolor.
Since I tend to paint very fast, and often have several projects in the works at one time, I need the fast drying time. My original rendering of a subject can be done quickly. Then I refine and fiddle around with it. Sometimes it's best if I quit before the second stage, but I never know that until after the fact. Every painting represents a learning experience for me. Each painting I complete becomes an experience to remember and draw on at a later time, pun intended. I am currently experimenting with alcohol ink and I really enjoy it.

I had to share this tidbit about my baby girl!  She's 19 and wants to someday own her own cake shop.  Well, about a week ago she got hired at a local bakery called Crazy Cake Cafe, and today, she got to decorate a cake!  I think she did an awesome job!  Go Sammy!!!  The blue thing in the back says "It's a boy".  :-)

So, after seeing a couple paintings I did for Christmas presents, my sister requested I do one for her.  It's not a Sherpa image, but it does have some elements that she's covered!  I just love it, because of the bright, rainbow colors!  I'm a sucker for rainbows!  LOL

Here is the image she showed me.  This will be the first thing I've made for her.  I hope it turns out ok!  I think it's so cute with the little splashes coming off her boot!  LOL  I'll post a pic when it's finished.  :-)  Wish me luck!!

Good afternoon all. Got some time to come in and say hello.