Aruba - Moomba Beach from Above

watercolor and ink, 4x6"

Moomba beach's thatched roofs painted from our balcony. If you are ever there, you need to stop at Moomba beach. Go for a cruise on the pirate ship, then have dinner on the beach while your unruly pirate children (my two Elizabeth Swanns...) play in the sand.

Aruba - At the Pool

Another poolside watercolor sketch. On this one I used a paper that was already prepared with a few washes of color. I think it helps to compose the page and add interesting colors that may have not been realized in a sketch created on a blank page. Especially with the small travel palette that allows you to easily paint on site!

Aruba Palm Trees at Pool

watercolor, 4x6"

This is one of the sketches done on site in Aruba. It was a hot morning and I was sitting poolside enjoying the blue water and lush vegetation.

CCLC Show at the Luzerne County Courthouse

For everyone who hasn't heard, there's a great show being held at the Luzerne County Courthouse by the CCLC, or Cultural Council of Luzerne County. It is entitled "Inspired by the Susquehanna" and is one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. It will be running through November 7th, so make sure to stop by!


Last week I was painting in Aruba. As soon as I unpack I can post some of those images. So everyone who is getting a dose of this cold weather...look forward to feeling warmer!

In the Pink

Just some pictures from our In the Pink reception. We had a great time and big thanks to all who were able to attend - and eat Kim's delicious treats! We have raised over $100 so far and would love to raise more. So, if you were interested in making a purchase or a donation, we have until October 18th...just let me know!

In the pictures above are Lorraine Petyo Elias, Kim Hughes, Bonnie Coveleski, Peg Freeman, and Leo!

Origami Jumping Frogs

Look at these great origami frogs made by Anthony, Jonathan and Amanda. They are not easy to make, but jump really far...and some of them even do flips!

We've been studying the Japanese art of Origami (or folding paper) for a few weeks. We've made dogs, cars, vans, houses and even ghosts. The frogs are by far the most difficult and the most fun to play with.

After completing the origami project, we had fun drawing places for our frogs to live and jump in!