My but the time has gone by since my last journal entry. My husband and I took our first vacation in years, and drove through the Pacific Northwest in August and September. Absolutedly beautiful, and we had a terrific time. A highlight was the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum.

I made a quick trip back to Hawaii for the fall watercolor society show. I had three peices accepted, but no awards. Also took a week long workshop from Ann Pember, who does fantastic florals: annpember.com

Upon returning to California to catch up on projects with my other house and my Mother's house, my Mom became seriously ill and was in the hospital for 10 days, before passing away on Oct 26th. She was 91 and had a long and wonderful life. I miss her terribly, but know she is now with my Dad, and free from the pain she suffered for so many years. Now begins the process of executing the estate and taking care of the myriad of details. Most likely I won't be doing much painting, but then again it is so theraputic.

I finally made 7000 page views. It's taken nearly 5 years.

May 6, 2004 - 1000 views
Jan 14, 2006 - 2000 views
Nov 9, 2007 - 4000 views
May 17, 2008 - 5000 views
Nov 23, 2008 - 6000 views
June 3, 2009 - 7000 views

Looks like the milestones are coming faster, and faster. Thank you all for taking the time to check out my work, and provide such lovely comments. I'm thankful for you all!

My Yellow Hibiscus (Synthetic Hibiscus) was accepted in the juried Windward Artists Guild show last week.

The award I won for the Window Washers in the HWS show was 36 tubes of M. Graham watercolors! Great prize!

This is a sad month for me, as I remember my Father who died a year ago, and my son who died 8 years ago, on Mother's Day.

I sold ""A & B Morning" from the juried Artists of Hawaii show, and "The Window Washers" was accepted in the Hawaii Watercolor Society juried Member's show, AND it won an award!

The reception for the Ho'omaluhia show was great with nearly 200 people showing up! Not bad, considering the botanical garden gallery is not exactly on the beaten path of art patrons! Didn't sell anything though. Still have two paintings (Midnight Orchids, and Morning at A&B) in the juried Artists of Hawaii show, through Mar 19.

My latest showing is at the Honolulu Country Club gallery, with 8 other artists. It is an "open" show, with no theme, and is not juried. I have 5 paintings in this show.

I'm awaiting word on acceptance of three paintings in the Hawaii Watercolor Society, juried Member's show. Should know by around the 18th.

Other than that, I'm coordinating a weeklong workshop, taught by Mary Ann Beckwith here in Honolulu, the end of the month. [link] ;and planning a trip to visit my Mom in California.