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It’s interesting how sunflowers turn and reach on their stems toward the sun. Tom painted these, showing the shadows created by the sun, as well as the different colors in the petals and leaves. -SF

 

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Paddling a canoe has always been one of Tom’s favorite things to do. It seems fitting to post this beautiful painting on his surgery day. He has a long recuperation ahead of him, but if all goes well, he will be padding a canoe down a peaceful river in the near future. -SF

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As I wait for surgery on Monday, I am unable to paint or sketch. In fact, I can’t do much of anything right now. So, I’ll remember happier days like this one – the day  I went fishing on Sugar Creek.

 

 

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Over the past several weeks I have suffered a lot of problem with my legs.  They are very painful and I can barely move.  I’m scheduled to have a surgery on May 17th.  Because of my inablity to walk, I’m unable to work in my studio.  This drives me insane!

I got a sketch pad and some pastels and drew a quick self portrait while trying to relax in my bedroom.  Here it is.  It certainly isn’t what I’d normally do.  I have some exciting cityscapes and landscapes in my studio, but they’ll have to wait.  You’ll have to look at this sketch.  By the way, you can use hair-spray as a fixative on pastel.