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Back to Reality

Today is the 4th of July where we celebrate our nation's freedom from England.  The weather is perfect outside and I'm inside.  I don't have a good excuse but the excuse for today is the same since the middle of May:  The Casey Anthony Trial.

As this trial was wrapping up, I wondered how I would flip back to my "normal" routine.  I haven't made any new paintings in over two weeks.  Yesterday, I starting sketching again.  I love to sketch my Mini-Schnauzer, Cooper and today came a few more entries.

As today has unfolded, I feel ready to get back to my routine, to my studio to make art.  In the meantime, I offer another sketch of Cooper.     

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  1. Love your blog and the loose quality in your paintings! Will be looking forward seeing more, soon?

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