August is always hot in Texas and every summer I mention
going somewhere cooler. We never do, instead we make the best of things and start thinking about Fall.
For me being stuck inside isn’t all bad because I have more
time to write and work on my art. Most recently I went back to smaller painting which inspired me to make greeting
cards.
I love painting small, there is something intimate and
relaxing about it.
The greeting card inventory is growing so after sorting through each one I decided to arrange them in sets of three.
I do continue with keeping things original as I ponder printed work. I just find with free form watercolors you lose some of the "detail" in the printing process.
There is something about the color mixing and water movement
in its original state where the heart is discovered. This process makes each greeting card unique and if
desired they can even be suitable for framing.
So, the card painting from the heart continues during the summer months when it's just too hot to be outdoors.
Encouraging goodness,
Carole West