Arranged Words: Bright Side

Hi everyone,

Starting out on the bright side today with a pic of flowers. Love the colours--so uplifting.

Just now we have a few feet of snow with more storms on the way, so I haven't been out and about to my usual haunts to take photos for a while. We are, however, really enjoying longer days.

Green tea in the mug. The wood cut is by Elizabeth Harbour.

Love is in the air too. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

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Soft pastel on Clairfontaine Pastel Mat paper

Above a large sheet of Pastel mat paper that I've been putting off cutting to specific sizes.

Since I have precision challenges, I called on Chat GBT and ask the best and most efficient way to cut the sheet into 5 x 7 inch pieces. What a wonder. Spit out the info in a few seconds. Too bad the program couldn't cut paper as well. :)

Great to have sized paper on hand. Now I can easily grab a piece of paper and paint a small painting.

Tried out Canson XL cold press, sketchbook paper. I think it is wood pulp paper. Not as good as cotton rag but not bad. Still working on the pears. Will see what happens when I erase the outline and then paint some shadows under the pears.

Plan to paint the pears using soft pastels as well.

At the end of the month, I will be closing my Etsy shop. It's difficult to get seen there, and the fees have gone up again.