A New Look

I know it's been a little while since I last posted. Things have been kind of busy between episodes of M*A*S*H and peanut and honey butter sandwiches. :) I know that sounds really bad. I've also been going to counseling, making occasional trips to Rexburg, and even had a wonderful day with my cousin Pamela Yukish who was just in town for a few days. We had a good time catching up...it's been a long time since we last talked. I've also been perfecting my Wii skills. We recently got a Wii Fit. It is one of the most ingenious inventions. I actually enjoy exercising for the first time in my life. We also found the best Wii game for Dad for Father's Day...Rayman Raving Rabbids. The game is hilarious. Steph and I have a great time playing the games together.

Just this weekend we had a shopping excursion in which I got new glasses. They're not the most practical glasses I've owned, but they're fun. I'm still not quite used to them, but that will come with time. And not the most practical picture of me in them, but it's fun. I wore my contacts, but I wanted to show them off. I'll have a better picture of them on here soon.

Newest Artwork

I decided that it has been too long since I did any kind of artwork, so I did one watercolor and a few pastels. Let me know what you think.

Among the Acacia

I have a poem called "Among the Acacia" that I'm not sure if I ever posted. So I am posting that in addition to the painting I like to call "Among the Acacia." It might make the poem clearer. I found this picture in a magazine, and I absolutely had to paint it.

Among the Acacia

Deep freckles, too many to count, and more appear each day
Enormous eyes squint in the bright morning sun.
A giantess, unnoticed.
Week and wobbly, though at first
Elegant and grand one day.

Stretching upward, upward, up
A taste of Acacia dew
Then down, down, down to heaven’s mirror.

High to low, then low to high.

Awkward.
She can’t utter a cry, even in desperation.
Fearful of what may come.
Safety.
Only found at Mother’s side.

Can wind sway her like it does the Acacia?
Can a storm uproot her like a grain?

Tan as grass, brown as Earth.

Beauty.
Gentility.
Grace.

Sweet Tooth

I just painted this picture today for fun. It's not my best, but that's okay.

New Record

59 words

Speedtest

Commissions

So, Sarah asked if I do commissions. I will take requests, and paint for customers. I'm thinking $25 for a painting is about right for an 11 X 15. Email me at kayo5oo1@byui.edu if you are interested. Remember, I am still starting out.

Feel the Sensation

This is today's real watercolor painting, inspired by the beauty of Western Washington and Hershey's York Peppermint Pattie. It's called "Feel the Sensation," despite the fact that it says "Taste the Sensation." I know it's a little quirky, but I had fun doing it.