Monday, September 26, 2016

I Can Paint!

Dear City Mouse,

 I've done it again. Today I bought an old book for 50 cents to repurpose as an art journal.  I took the book home, and added gesso to a couple pages.

 I'm sick and kind of depressed. I figured I would use the book to test out mediums and ideas.  Since I don't feel confident in my painting abilities, I figured it wouldn't come out well.  This happens to me every time.
If I'm using nice paper, it doesn't work out, but if I'm using junk, I love it.

 I guess I'm just going to embrace the gesso and keep trying on the junk till I feel more confident?

  Good grief I miss you my friend. Please write soon and send me some photos.

Love,
Country Mouse

P.S. I've been watching lessons on YouTube by Tamara Laporte.
She also does online classes at 
Willowing.ning.com
This painting was inspired by her lessons


Monday, September 19, 2016

My Tiny Marc Chagall

Dear City Mouse,

 It just occurred to me today, that the little doll I made for my book should be paining a Chagall in the opening scene.

 Chagall was a Russian Jew from Belarus in the same era my story takes place.
I can't believe it didn't occur to me sooner! I have painted the tiniest painting and created her paintbrush as well.  

 I took a hike with Genevieve this morning first, then painted the tiny painting, so you can imagine how much you have been on my mind.

 I love you dearly, and hope you can visit soon.

Love, 
Country Mouse

Friday, September 2, 2016

A Couple Portland Houses and I miss you already!

Dear Country Mouse,

I can't believe you really got to visit!! It has been such a thing of conversation and now it came and actually happened. Alas, you did go home, but still your visit is warm and near.

How has being back been? Was work as busy as before you left? I am glad we got to go over ideas for your classes, I think the nature crafts class will be super fun and the kids will be thrilled : )

I am adding a few pictures of houses here. I feel like you got to see so many, yet somehow everywhere I drive I see more I wish you could have experienced during your visit. It's no secret I want you to LOVE Portland. I dream that at some point you will come live here near me and we will have so much more time to play and and work together.

Miss you so much!!!

City Mouse


portland, oregon, houses, green house, painted house

house, portland oregon
 (Can you believe that rounded porch opening?)
(Did you find the gnome?)
(And this guy makes me sure I miss having cats.)

P.S. Pictures from your trip. I have more, but I have yet to put them on my computer. I'll add them when I write soon! 


portland oregon penninsula park


          Love you!
                       C.M.