It isn't you, it's me. Having a lot on my plate just now as I'm sure you do too. Shellie has been coming over every day and hanging out with me. I haven't sent out my holiday cards yet but that's par for the course. What's unusual this year is the number of projects I'm working on all at one time. I'm spread thin.
I can't get the ceremony of St. Lucia day our of my imagination so I thought I'd paint the young girl in her crown of lights. The painting probably isn't done but at this point perfection isn't in the cards.
Happy Holidays to all . The solstice has crowned the year and once again we're looking toward a new beginning. I hope you light your candles and have some loved ones nearby to touch and be touched by. It's so good to be alive in 2011. Wishing you a joyous New Year and the gift of grace. May you be touched by the spirit of the season.
She is beautiful! I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays to you too Judy. I hope you manage to get everything done and have some relaxing time too!
ReplyDeletePeace and good health to you, Judy. Merry Christmas! Kathy
ReplyDeleteLove your echo of your daughter's painting. Have a happy holiday Judy!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Thank you. Happy holidays.
ReplyDeletelove your St. Lucia! years ago when living near Philadelphia we used to attend the feast of St lucia doings at Old Swedes church. It was always delightful! have a healthy , happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Judy - may this new year bring you much happiness - good health and lots of love & laughter!
ReplyDeleteVery best wishes for Christmas and the New Year Judy
ReplyDeletei always enjoy looking at your artwork and reading your blog posts. i am sorry you feel spread thin. that's not a good feeling even if you like working under pressure. i hope you have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the love that surrounds you. merry christmas.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOh Judy I love her! I was working on handmade cards for friends, including you but unexpected events pulled me away this week and I'm not remotely ready for Christmas. I want you to know I'm so thankful for you. You continue to be an inspiration and example. Sending you love and wishing you very Merry. Hope to see you in 2012.♥
ReplyDeletevery, very lovely and peaceful, she is beautiful!!
ReplyDeletemay you have a wonderful holiday and new year full of new magic to be had.
love ya, BIG hugs and smiles~ jill
It's been such a lovely especially lovingly lovely holiday time for us this year; was at my son's in Portland for five whole days...pouring love into new 4 month old grand daughter...and 18 yr old grand daughter...son and his wonderful wife. Then last night the twins and my daughter and her husband were here for another night of Chanukah. Yes we are lighting candles and the love lights up my life in such big ways. We are incrediably blessed to be alive and well.
ReplyDeleteHere's to another year of amazing art sharing, making, playing, and living! Hugs to you dear Judy. Your art lights up the pages on my screen and I love it all.
Beautiful painting! Wishing you and the ones you love a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting! Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. xo
ReplyDeleteJudy, she's beautiful, as are you. Thank you for being so giving and such an inspiration. Wishing you the best for 2012!
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes...
This is so beautiful. I can't wait for your journal workshop in March. Please give advance notice of supplies we need especially what type of journal book paper. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJudy - here's to 2012
ReplyDeleteJudy I never tire of looking at the beautiful faces you create... Isn't it funny - here in the southern hemishere, where the days are sooo long and getting sooo hot I find joy knowing that as the summer solstice is behind me I can look forward to shorter days and cooler weather! Maybe we should swap sometime :) Peace x Donna
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