My painting from Jacqueline Sullivan's workshop- out of order- the middle one shows the lettering that was put on first.  It was acrylic paint and supposed to be permanent, but some washed off mainly at the top.  The we added paint to obscure some of the lettering as it was supposed to be "a part" of the painting which I liked but would like to have had more show up.  The larger quote was put on and then the redish paint added in the counters to finish it -and the nice stencil added more interest too.

I've been down with bronchitis and sinus infection for almost two weeks.  Forgot I never posted my Valentine.

 My new project- took a quilt class -the pattern is Pineapple Quilt and made of scraps.  We all finished three squares- the next two photos are from the other class members.  The fabric on the next one they called civil war fabric. The teacher said some people just pull any color out of a bag, but I started kind of a pattern which I'll continue.

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My collage is in the Newberry Library Calligraphy Exhibit downtown Chicago from March 11- June 8th.  The Newberry address is 60 W Walton.  The Artist Reception is Sat April 13, 11:00 - 3:00. Calligraphy demonstrations are until 1:00.

Illuminated prayer now framed in the Saint Jude's church in New Lenox.  Here are some details when I was working on it.

Christmas with Everett, age one! Reading with Grandpa, cuddling with Grandma, and love this last photo!!

New collage with "coffee" painted papers.  More info on penandpaintsartwork blog.