I had to listen to some bluegrass while painting one of my Christmas commissions!  There's some great holiday bluegrass out there, y'all!  

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When my paintbrushes are drying, I love to try my hand at jewelry.  This lariat necklace of aquamarine is stunning any time of year.  It looks fantastic on bronzed skin and linen, or showcased on your favorite cashmere sweater!   

A portrait of two year-old Parker with her quintessential little girl pigtails for my friend, Angie.   Those eyes--what a doll baby!

Daily painting?  Yes, please!  I took a workshop with Lisa Daria Kennedy and I highly recommend it.  She offers painters helpful exercises to avoid blunders.  I learned a ton and will enjoy incorporating bold brushstrokes in my daily painting adventures.  With the clocks going back an hour I had time to capture her dog Brie, and I'm so happy I did, he is cute as can be!  

These adorable cookies were served at Lux Salon to celebrate the puppy portraits I painted for the stylists. I'm so happy with all the enthusiasm and recent commissions for more portraits! Thank you to everyone at Lux!