Summer is early in Seattle this year.  The summer solstice is June 21, but the last few days have been hot and dry, and summer is not disappointing us here.  I truly am a fan of cooler weather- the last few days have been too hot for me.

So I’ve been escaping to my cool, temperature that is, studio getting some painting done.  Awhile back I mentioned that I bought some new wood panels to paint on.  I’m really enjoying my oils on these panels.  Here’s what I’m working on- a still life with sweet peas.  Never painted these petals before- they are so very delicate!

I hope you are enjoying the beginning of your summer too.

Until next time,
​Shann
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Thank you to everyone who came to my studio for the 20th annual Camano Island Studio Tour!  I really enjoyed meeting new friends, chatting with old friends, and talking about my studio and artwork.  A few highlights included my daughter traveling from Cleveland so she could work with me the first weekend of the tour, including on Mother's Day!  My son and his wife flying here from San Francisco to support me during the tour!

I have so many ideas already, swirling around in my head to complete for next years' tour.  (That goes with the territory though since every day I am creating new images and ideas to implement).  For now though, it's time to take pause and enjoy and remember all the fantastic memories.  

So thank you again to all of my supporters!  You keep me going and inspired to keep painting and creating!!

Until next time, Shann

Just checking in - I haven't forgotten about my blog!  I have been working hard to prepare for the studio tour taking place in less than two weeks.  My new art studio is ready- mind you ready to accept my wonderful visitors, but not ready in terms of the decor.  It's not completely the way I want it, so that will be one of my projects this summer!  And I haven't painted in at least two weeks and am very much missing it.  I did order some new large hardboard panels- am very excited to paint on those.

I will post pictures of the studio soon when I have it organized for the tour!
Until next time, Shann