So, the garage studio which we’d hoped for, will not be happening anytime soon.

The barn/garage has lots of little problems, and it would take several thousand dollars to make it work.  We’re not sure it’s worth fixing.  In the meantime, we had to spend money on a car instead, so no studio for me there.

But as many of you know, I was given a gorgeous, huge easel.  But what to do with it, when I don’t have a studio.

painting_augustine Well, as it stands, the only place it fits right now is in the dining room.  And the dining room, is the only room with no furniture, because we did not yet purchase a dining room set.  And I think for a while, we will not purchase one, and I will continue to use it as a studio…

So, this is how my free time was spent today.  Painting.  Fun times.  This is what I should do everyday.  Then, who knows what the end of the year archive will look like….

This painting is referenced from a photo taken in Venice, almost 10 years ago. I started this painting last year, before the move. then I worked on it for a few hours last week. Hopefully it will be finished by the end of the week.

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But it makes me thing of St. Francis.  In paintings like these:

More updates on the painting as I get more done. Any comments or early constructive criticisms welcomed and encouraged!

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