Ketubah

I was so honored to be a part of my dear friend Decima's wedding this past weekend. It was a wonderful few days that my husband and I spent in Chicago with her, her family, and some mutual friends and acquaintances. A beautiful first day there was spent sampling coffee at Intelligentsia (the bride to be pictured there above) and viewing some of the beautiful masterpieces at the Chicago Institute of Art. It was a wonderful day. Below are some of the more impressive moments.


I loved this one for its mood.


In the presence of Rubens. Looking at the flesh of his subjects is the same as feeling its temperature, firmness, even its humidity. Amazing.


Viewing Beata Beatrix.The best photo I have of Decima's wearable art - which I got to wear for the wedding!


The glamorous bride.


O mio Babbino caro...

Christen also in Decima couture...


...also wearing a gown by the bride, the artist Lauren Pope.

The Ketubah.

Mr. and Mrs. with some of the bridal party after signing the Ketubah.



The new missus. I think it agrees with her.

Still Life #3

This is definitely one of my least favorites, but oh well. It's still a learning experience, right?

Still life #'s 1&2

I've decided to try at last to paint from life. So I will do a series of still life arrangements of items in my house. Here are the first two:

1. Main room
2. My work space

New Ideas

This is an idea for a ketubah for my dear Decima's wedding - just one idea - more to come!

The sketch and finished painting of Jenna and Luca. I still can't decide if I should've not messed up the sketch by painting on it. I just really liked the sketch...


Syd and Zeke

Update

Baker Mountain, Washington

Flowers on Baker Mountain - I still have not found out the name of these.

Little sister Christin - I have such beautiful family!

Kathy's mother and sister Pam.

What happens when I have no idea what I'm doing.

The sunset travelling West.

Baby Randi.

Sketch of my Own on Mount Baker.