Well it looks like I am having a wee spot of trouble on my comments page, but my beautiful daughter will fix it for me as she is much more of-ay with computers than I am.  So don't look at it til tomorrow is my learned advice. 

Have been up all night painting and just enjoying how peaceful and soft the nights are.  The rain was pouring down and creating such a welcome noise, that you felt you could  create a masterpiece.  I love to do this sometimes and it centers me and also I do not feel tired or grouchy the next day.  I just carry on painting and creating and hope to surprise myself with wonder  and joy.  Sometimes it happens!

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Recent comments on my art

"Hi honey, I couldn't sleep last night. I think I read most of your blogs. I love the new artwork and hopefully if you haven't sold all of it I would like to own a few pieces in this little ol life of mine. I adore the girl with the triumvirate eyes. Were you thinking of any one in particular? Is she being deceptive? wise? I think you are a true Phoenix Holly. You rise and rise again. I am just amazed and carried away with you. I can't seem to believe you are not a true goddess. You are magic. Keep it up baby. Don't let go. 
-TyTy "


"Holly...this is a beautiful painting. One of your best."
- Geoff White (On my latest work - "Looks like she's in a tight spot."

Hi one and all....back again on the same day no less.  My artist building had a big get together today to decided to decide things. So all went well.  My family are still the same...wondering about a brother's health and generally fine.  Mother is still at the memory care facility and now has another boyfriend.  But this one is a little more aggressive than the first couple of boyfriends.  He threw a wet rag at my little brother's back when he was talking to his mother (my mother) and said to "stay away from his woman!"  The next visit prompted threats of a beating if he stayed next to mother much longer.   All in a days work, according to the nurses.  At 90 years old, she can still reel 'em in.  She is so wonderful.

I am about to embark on writing down episodes of my past for a new book, (not mine) that a friend of mine is publishing.  It should be such a waltz down the proverbial lane and fun to boot.  Writing and painting and living well are really the best medicines and also - in some cases - the best revenge!

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P.S.  I want all to know my daughter arrived back from the South Pacific cruise with her husband without hitting any reefs or the ship turning on it's side with casualties.

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Hey folks,  I've been more than lax on contributing to my own blog.  There has been a lot of activity going on in the immediate family.  Some good, some bad.  I am continuing to be prolific in my artworks and find that it is the only thing I can do that makes me zone out on serious other trouble going on elsewhere, that I can do nothing about.

One of my brothers in undergoing cancer treatments and is is very hard to not be able to help the situation in any way except to pray and hope that he will be back in better form that before.  My thoughts are with him continually.

On a better note, I have been noticed more on Facebook and also have had recent sales that have boosted my morale.

Six paintings were sold in the last two weeks and that felt just great!!!  I have also been working on the Christmas cards that I sell annually to all manner of businesses and private buyers.  Just now trying to find a better way to keep printing costs down.

It is about to rain.  Two old friends I haven't seen in a couple of years stopped by this morning - at exactly the same time..or five minutes apart.  That was weird!  Things always happen like this - unexpectedly, and totally welcomed.  Tonight there is a big meeting in the gallery downstairs in our building, mostly I believe to discuss the huge September Reno Open Studios venue that we are having in this building.  Very exciting.  I will post dates etc or you can always go to the Reno Open Studios site to get more info and artwork views.

That's it for now.  Love to all. 

New Completed Work April 2012

"Oh Dear, I'm In A Tight Spot!" 

This one was so fun to do.  I love tights and all manner of designs they are available in and just had to do a fun one with this.

This guy is so hard to get a Title that is apt.  But my title is " The man who wins all the staring contests'.

20" X 12"  Acrylic on Aluminum foil.

But then again, he may not be finished....still deciding.

Hi people,  I am finally back from the dead, having had a bout of pneumonia & pleurisy, cat scans and a sick mother.  But all is looking up now.  My mother (90 years old) had a 104 degree temperature and was rushed to emergency.  Heart fluctuations and a terrible urinary tract infection almost had her in a coma.  But as of today, she has turned the corner and is so much better.  We all thought she was going to die for sure.  And having Alzheimer's only made it that much more confusing for her. 

I had the dreaded pneumonia and it hung on for a very long time, with pleurisy complicating my recovery.  The Cat scan also showed I had early emphysema as well.  So now I must quit my cigarettes.  Boo hoo  I know my daughter will be happy to see me not smoke anymore. 

But today was a fabulous day, full of unexpected joys - such as selling 6 paintings!!!!!!!!!!!So thrilled.  It certainly helps to have connections in this business.  I have a huge inventory of works, dating back to 1981 and when I invite people up to my loft for a tour/show event, I usually get results.  But today was over the top and I am over the moon. 

So now I am richer than I was this morning so that can't be bad.  Let's see what tomorrow brings!!

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Today my daughter left Australia for a South Pacific cruise....so lucky!!!  Anyway, I will miss her as emailing from the cruise may involve massive roaming charges or whatever.  I'm not an expert.  I wish I was there!!

I was talking before about a new relationship with yourself.  As soon as you decide to think your own thoughts and matter to yourself, this new relationship with yourself with have far-reaching consequences.

That means that if you are self aware, you automatically are seen to be arrogant and self-centered,  mainly because you are making your ideas and thoughts fundamentally of premium importance- above all else.  That is because you have decided you matter.  "You will know for yourself and be exactly yourself."

I am much more at ease in my own skin now because of that decision.  And it would be my hope to have anyone else just know this wee small truism.  OK?

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