Friends–I finally dealt with the spam problem on this blog. It means that you will have to identify those funny letters when posting a comment, as will new subscribers. But it will keep the Asians, the drug companies, the viagra dealers, and Ralph Lauren from bombarding my email account!  I currently have over 3800 spam messages awaiting my approval!  My concern has been that in my haste to rid them from my inbox, I would miss a legitimate post from a real live pastel artist!  I hope I haven’t missed any of yours. I’m sorry for the inconvenience, but hopefully, it will make life more managable at my end.

In other news, 2 96″ tables came to my studio today (well, John and I had to drag them up from the back door).  This is going to allow me to give 6-person classes and workshops, as  well as extensions to the classes in the big room. And for the two openings a month, I can push them against the wall and use them for unframed work.  Next week my new hanging system arrives and I’ll have paintings lining the walls!  It will be so nice to get them out of their (seemingly permanent) resting spot in our downstairs bedroom!

New tables with easel