"Hidden Beauty"

I found this beautiful white lily in the midst of green leaves in a small garden pond in New Hampshire. It took several attempts to paint it.

Sometimes, like this flower, we feel like we are in a place where we stick out like a sore thumb. Sometimes we wonder why God put us there. Maybe, like this flower does to that pond, our presence adds to the contrast created, and voila! - there is beauty to behold.

Congratulations to my stepdaughter for her successful graduation from high school and for her two-year scholarship! We love you, darling and we are so proud, so very proud of you!

"Dear Lord, thank you for the many blessings, for good health and loving family and friends."

"Stand By You"

I also got a green bell pepper from Ms. Sarah, and it inspired this painting. I have to agree that the green bell pepper is a good subject for still life. We're almost finished with our second painting project in our class. I'm excited and will post that next week.

Watercolor painting is so interesting. I am learning so much but there is so much more to experience about watercolor.

I talked to my mom today. It's always good to talk to my mom. She's an amazing woman - so lovely and loving.

"Dear Lord, thank you for my wonderful mother who is a source of strength and inspiration for me. Please, Lord bless her and shower her with grace, give her good health and keep her in your care."

Belated happy birthday to two awesome people : the Lovely Arianna, and her Dad, Mark! We love you and we miss you! God bless you!