As I look at this painting through the mists of time, I wonder when was the last time I stayed up until midnight on a New Year’s Eve. No matter what the text on the painting page says, it’s 35 years if it’s a day. Now, I’m frankly too old to party except with my grandchildren, whose bedtimes are not much later than mine.
Said grandchildren (and their parents) are here for New Year’s Eve. This weekend, my other children will arrive so we can celebrate Christmas and the New Year together.
The beads in this painting came from Mardi Gras in New Orleans, brought back by my friend Karolina. The hat and noisemaker were left in my studio by a student, then a teenager, now pushing middle age. And the purple velvet and feather boa? They are mine alone. As ratty as I look while painting, I do like bling on occasion.
My favorite part of this painting is the gold lettering on the hat. If I didn’t point out that it read “Happy New Year” would you notice?
This is the last weekend that you can take December discounts. They are:
- 10% off any painting, with the code THANKYOUPAINTING10.
- $25 off any workshop except Sedona, with the code, EARLYBIRD
Believe it or not, Sedona and Austin are right around the corner!
My 2024 workshops:
- Painting in Paradise: Rockport, ME, July 8-12, 2024.
- Sea & Sky at Schoodic, August 4-9, 2024.
- Find your authentic voice in plein air: Berkshires, August 12-16, 2024.
- Art and Adventure at Sea: Paint Aboard Schooner American Eagle, September 15-19, 2024.
- Immersive In-Person Workshop: Rockport, ME, October 7-11, 2024.
Carol,
Sounds like you are having a busy holiday season.
Do you have any suggestions for reasonably-priced accommodations around Rockport in October, during the Immersive class 10-7 to 10-11? (A hotel room for the week is pretty steep.)
Thanks!
Michael Anne
Some of my students have had good luck at the Starlite Motel down the street from my house. It’s very clean and neat.
Other than pitching a tent in my back yard, I would recommend that you get in touch with some of your former classmates to see if you can share a VRBO with them. I’ll send you a text with their email addresses.
Hello Carol and happy new year! I also wanted to sign up for your immersive in Rockport in October ? Would you please send my name and email address to your student inquiring about a vrbo with other students looking for housing ? Thank you so much I am beyond excited to be able to attend ! Thank you
I am going to put you two in contact with each other.