Mary B Spires Watercolor & Art Stuff

Sunday Morning coming down!  Words from one of my favorite Kris Kristofferson Songs! We were out just a little late last night. When I got up at 3:45 am to take Kim & Jerry to the airport, this was the song in my head! We should have stayed up! We made a family concert last night to see John Melloncamp at Ruth Echard Hall.  He's been my daughters favorite artist since she was 14.  WOW how time files.  Me & My shadow will be this weeks Wednesday morning  watercolor project at the Indian Rocks Beach Art Center.  She also is the next project May 14th at Gulf Beaches Public Library, Maderia  Beach. As most of you know I've been painting miniatures again.....about 15 in total since our trip to Cuba. I will start posting the ones I have left, a few went to South Carolina with my daughter....she says she is an only child she gets first pick!

Indian Rocks Beach 4" x 4" Good Morning! It's been a very busy time, we took a cruise to Cuba.  Grand kids visited, and teaching at the Beach Art Center and Maderia Beach Library.  It was a great mini vacation, but I was so disappointed in Havana.  It's a very poor country, not as colorful as I imagined.  The city is crumbling!  The cars were beautiful, enjoyed seeing Hemingway's Home. While we were at sea, I decided to paint miniatures!  I belonged to the miniature society of Florida about 15 years ago.  I studied with Jeanne Dunn, a true miniaturist!  I forgot how much fun it is to translate the shapes, values and design to a very small space.  

Class Project Wednesday, March 6th, 9-Noon Beach Art Center Indian Rocks Beach It's great to be back to my normal schedule! Finished up the workshop with Jerry Fresia in St Petersburg FL. Both sessions were great, wonderful students! Friday night opening at the Beach Art Center, Indian Rocks Beach, FL was the reception for the Faculty Student Show where Roberta Romeo, Terry Denson and yours truly did our annual "Paint Around".....three great paintings, plus we made money for the art center. 'Congratulation to the Winners"