Little Tree
12 x 12 Canvas
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Flower Pot
12 x 12 canvas
I love this piece, it was a lot of fun to create. 
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Earth laughs in flowers
8 x 8 on canvas
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Coffee break...

Java, 4 x 4 canvas 

 Enjoy, 4 x 4 Canvas

 

I have been a coffee drinker for years however since my stroke, I cannot stand the smell nor taste. It's the strangest thing. In the beginning, I thought it was the coffee in the hospital, it tasted like dirt. Now I know that it's all coffee including my favorite treat, iced mocha. I've also found that I can no longer drink tea or eat chocolate.  It could have so much worse so I'm not complaining. 

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A little bird...

 

 Yellow & Orange Bird

8 x 8 on canvas

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Butterflies...

Butterflies
8 x 8 on canvas
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Cottage Love...

6 x 6 canvas

One of the pieces I had finished before I got sick.

I went back to the  Neuro Ophthalmologist yesterday and had more tests done. My vision field has improved and there is no damage to my optic nerves  however my vision is still impaired. She agrees with the Neurologist that the vision issues are a result of the stroke rather than the disease. It affected the area of my brain that controls my vision. Getting new glasses that will help with some close up vision however probably will never drive again. I'm ao thankful for the healing that has occured and will learn to live with my new limitations however I am in the process of seeking second opinions. It will be a slow process to create again but looking forward to doing whatevere I can once I get my new glasses.
The journey is still on going.

Hope to be back soon...

Diagnosed with a rare condition in August which then caused a stroke. My vision is only at about 20% right now. A long road to recovery but staying positive that all will heal.

Home...

there's no place like home

8 x 10 canvas

Minor surgery on Friday and healing has begun although it's going to be a longer process than planned. Just not getting back to normal as quickly as I would like. Spent Sunday night and all day yesterday in Fredericksburg awaiting the arrival of our 7th grandchild. Jayden Scott Haun arrived yesterday at 2:16pm, 7lbs, 4oz and 19 inches long. He's beautiful and we are so thankful that he arrived healthy. He has been in the NICU since 5am this morning for reflux issues however this afternoon he finally ate without any issues, he's doing great and they should all go home sometime tomorrow. There's no place like home.

I would have loved to stayed with them longer but really needed to get back home so I can get myself well and feeling better. Truly, there's no place like home.

Have a great evening.

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Enjoy the journey...

6 x 6 canvas

Words to live by. I often have to remind myself to slow down.

In the midst of preparing for the festival and exhibit I have coming up, I find myself having a few minor health issues. Nothing too serious but they must be dealt with and all I can think about are all the things I need to get done over the next 2 months. It's a sign, time to slow down, take care of the important things and enjoy the journey.

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Dream...

8 x 10 canvas

I created the butterflies with modeling paste, acrylic paint and stencils.

I'm not sure about the darkness of the piece. Any thoughts?

Have a wonderful day.

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In the garden...

12 x 12 canvas

A few close ups.

I love this piece. What do you think?

Have a great day.

It's about the simple things...

8 x 8 canvas
Oh, how true.
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In my garden...

It's hotter than hot here today. Too hot to enjoy coffee outdoors however I did take a few minutes to snap several photos of the butterflies and bugs on various plants. Enjoying the air conditioning and hours in my studio. Hope you are having a wonderful day.

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Life's a beach...

Inspired by our recent vacation...

Life's a Beach

12 x 12 canvas

Oh, how I wish we were still there but it's back to everyday life with lots of great memories. Ready to add my photos to my beach journal, just need to get them printed.

Hope you have a great week.

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