Belated...

My artwork has been slow lately. The only excuse I have is that my freelance lifestyle was altered back to the typical 9-5 recently... like within the last month. Got to pay those bills! Getting in the groove of office life is hard. When I come home painting is far from my mind. It's usually more like this: take dogs to park. feed dogs. eat. beer. couch. sleep. boo. Time to get motivated!! I've been sketching a bunch and have updated my website. My friend Urn says I need to tell people when I update it so they can check it out. So! I've put like 15 new sketches in the sketchbook. Check them out! Meanwhile, The Keeper is my most completed work. (WWW.APPLEGANG.COM)

And a happy Monday goes out to all you working folks...

When I visit I like to eat cake.

After nearly a year, I ventured back to Seattle this week. An unexpected free flight (who could resist?) landed me in the arms of great friends, good food, and new adventures in familiar scenery. Here are some pictures from a visitor's perspective...

relocation of a creative destination

Due to rising summer heat, my non-air-conditioned attic space was just getting a little too toasty for my taste. So I relocated! To our kitchen. Who needs a breakfast nook anyway? I love this new space, and come winter time, I don't think I'll be moving.

a vermont moment *

1.2..3... Tea Time!

The 2nd Annual Mendon Mt Orchards Tea Party took place this past weekend in honor of Kate and Corey. A dual baby shower. Corey just had her baby, and Kate is due in just a few months. It was so wonderful and fun to celebrate the two sisters. I was lucky enough to make the decorations and this is how it all turned out. Process is everything :)

Babies!

Congrats to Corey and Tim! Andrew Smith was born today! A beautiful, healthy baby boy.

Waiting...

I drive by this scene frequently and each time I do, I can't help but wish I had a camera. Well, my mom and I were chatting about taking photos of Vermont from our point of view, and while we mentioned places we've always wanted to stop and photograph, this bus stop came up. Realizing we had an equal love for these three chairs, we hopped in the car, camera in hand, and took a bunch of photos. Here are a couple to share.