No. 157

No. 157 / Wild Yucca
Original PanPastel — Image size 7 x 10 in. | Paper 9 x 12 in. 

I am looking forward to seeing how the plant life might vary here. This is just one plant I found last year when first visiting Great Falls. 

No. 135

No. 135 / The Goat
Original Pan Pastel + Prismacolor + Wax Pastel — Image Size 9 x 6 in.
Paper Size 12 x 9 in. 

Today is a significant day. Not only did I get to sleep in today, I am officially embarking on my next chapter (or book, as a friend told me). Yesterday was my last day at the paving company. I am officially unemployed and beginning one of the biggest adventures of my life! I will really miss my friends from work. They have been a family for me and I cherish them. And, truly, I was blessed with two of the best bosses ever. 

And, since I am thinking of work and goats I have a little goat story . . . On my lunch breaks at work I often would take a walk in the neighborhood behind the construction company. One day a goat appeared out of nowhere. When he first ran at me I thought he was a dog. I was surprised to see he was a goat! He was definitely lost. He decided we were pals and started  walking right along with me, just like a dog. I couldn't shake him. He DID make a great walking companion, but I was sure I couldn't arrive back at the office with a goat. We already had a cat or two hanging around! Eventually, I was able to lose him where I found him. I always hoped he made it back to is owner. (You never know what you'll encounter in the 'hood around the office.)

This particular goat (in the painting) was one I found at a luau in Kauai. Curious, I decided to look up some symbolism associated with goats. Here are a few traits that are associated with them: independence, spiritual ambition, curiosity, intelligence, perseverance, and sacrifice.

I hope you have a great Friday!

No. 134

No. 134 / Levi
Original Pan Pastel + Charcoal— Paper Size 9 x 12 in. 

This is Levi. Technically, this image could be part of my guerrilla portraiture series People You Should Meet (PYSM), but it fits into the Tropical theme as well. Levi was our guide on a photo tour we did our last day in Kauai. 

Levi is a brand new father, loves photography, and is a native of Kauai. He is so enamored with his daughter it's quite special. He drove us to a number of special locations for once-in-a-lifetime shots. At one point in our travels he took us to a roadside stand to try real, unadulterated coconut water out of the shell. Yum! If you are interested in his photography you can see it here: http://www.memorablekauaiphotography.com

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Paige

No. 132

No. 132 / Hibiscus 
Original Pan Pastel— Image Size 9 x 6 in. (paper size 12 x 9 in. )
Price: $132 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) 

Today's image is of a flower that can be found everywhere on the island in Kauai. They come in all sorts of beautiful colors and line local yards and roadways . . . the Hibiscus.

Also, remember when I said I would draw one of my email subscribers each quarter? I finally completed Kat's portrait for the first quarter! I only wish I could meet this beautiful lady in person. I used a combination of watercolor and Pan Pastel. 

Lastly, I threatened to share a wedding picture . . .