Dear Liza,
As the Corona shut down continues into summer, the world outside continues to get more beautiful day by day. We have had an unusually cool summer so far in Portland. I remember our first summer here, with temperatures of 111 degrees for a few days, and am grateful that we are enjoying mostly mid-70s . This, plus a few random showers, have made the flowers very happy.
Being inside most of the time, I have tried my hand at water coloring different types of flowers. I started with daisies and moved onto sunflowers, shading them with colored pencils as needed. The other day I found a great picture of some coneflowers online, and worked to paint them.
I was pleased with my first attempt, and am working on my second. The slight tremor in my right hand isn’t getting in my way as much as I expected and I am feeling more confident.
Then yesterday, or our way to the market, we met this fabulous specimen! A real, live coneflower! I took her picture and will use it for my next attempt.
Art imitating life imitating art imitating life….. It’s a perfect cycle.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 
Wow, Judy. You painted those? They are fantastic! Artistic talent boils over in your family, even Nelson who can compose a rhapsody out of code. Once again, I am envious. AND you take great photos, cook and speak French. Well, in my last breaths I will be able to say that I knew a Renaissance Woman! XXOO
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Aw, thanks. You say the sweetest things! I am working hard to stay out of trouble! Tuesday’s blog will show my latest picture… it’s bigger, and better. Stay well, my dear friend.
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