
Sitting on a Curb, Watercolor, 15″ x 19″
I started the year painting this picture of me and my brothers again, this time for my mother. It is now hanging in her bedroom.

Which Cup is Yours?, watercolor, 11″ x 21.5″ Painted in March, this watercolor was the heading for my first newsletter (published in May), and sold immediately.

Melodic Lines, 8″ x 8″ (closed), mixed media (watercolor and textiles) April found me thinking about this piece – and how to “paint music.” This book won “Best in Show” at two events this year.

Window in Assisi, watercolor, 10.5″ x 7″ May and springtime made me think about Italian flower boxes.

Catboat, watercolor, 16″ x 20″ This beauty sails on the Chesapeake and berths in a slip just down the road from us. A quick sketch in June led to this larger, more detailed piece.

Clockworks, watercolor, 6″ x 4″ Trying to escape July’s heat had me painting indoor subjects like our grandfather clock.

Maryland Capital Dome, watercolor, 7″ x 5″ August found me in Annapolis, sketching the dome of the capital as it rises above the shops.

Summer Nights Passing, watercolor, 29″ x 21″ This piece was inspired by a musical composition of the same name by Frederic Glesser and was part of my first solo show in conjunction with the New Score Orchestra’s concert in Orlando, Florida

Sea Oats, watercolor, 5.5″ x 7.5″ Vacationing in Destin, Florida during October, this watercolor was chosen by my brother for use as his Christmas card. Thanks, Chuck!
Thanks to Sara Rosso of The Daily Post for this challenge. This past year has held many adventures, which are now wonderful memories.





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December 28, 2012 at 4:44 pm
nuvofelt
You have so much talent, and your subject matter is so varied. Thanks for sharing your collection.
December 30, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Ruth Bailey
Coming from another artist, that is a compliment that means much to me!
December 28, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
i love love love your post! great work, amiga! z
December 30, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Ruth Bailey
I am always amazed that creativity takes such divergent forms, and yet speaks so universally. Thanks for sharing your vision on your blog for the rest of us to admire!
December 30, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
and the same to you! you do an amazing job of sharing your thought process,and your work is very strong! z
December 28, 2012 at 11:20 pm
Cathy G
These would make a really great calendar!
December 30, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Ruth Bailey
I appreciate the idea!
December 29, 2012 at 1:44 am
mpejovic
Your work is so pretty! I second Cathy G about the calendar. I use Zazzle to create my 2012 calendar, maybe you should try that too?
http://www.zazzle.com/photosofnature?rf=238605573727313755
December 30, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Ruth Bailey
I appreciate the reference, although my husband is trying to get me to share the online calendar that he already uses so we don’t overbook ourselves. : )
December 29, 2012 at 6:49 am
frizztext
hi Ruth,
I’m impressed by your old clockwork …
December 30, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Ruth Bailey
Thanks, Frizz. Having such an old clock in the house, still ticking away, reminds me of the past and how time passes, making my today a part of human history.
December 29, 2012 at 5:39 pm
eof737
Your artwork fits perfectly with the challenge.
December 30, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Ruth Bailey
Like you, the challenge was to sort through all the memories and images, an exercise which I found beneficial.
December 30, 2012 at 12:32 am
Katharine Trauger
Those of us who know your work should never be surprised, but I am always astonished, anyway. What beauty!
December 30, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Ruth Bailey
I am astonished, too, as I look back over this past year, at how God has allowed me to express the creativity that is a reflection of his being our Creator. And we all do this, just in different ways and at different times. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity of doing it visually and making it public, through this forum and in person.
December 30, 2012 at 3:50 am
Ronnie@Hurtledto60
What a discovery! I found your weekly Challenge post via Novofelt’s blog. Fabulous paintings, I have fallen in love with the cups and mugs. Wishing you a very happy New Year.
December 30, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Ruth Bailey
And may your 2013 be blessed, too! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such encouraging comments!
December 30, 2012 at 11:18 am
yearstricken
These would make a great calendar.
December 30, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Ruth Bailey
Yes… one day at a time…
December 30, 2012 at 11:48 am
BobR
VERY nice work, indeed. May you create MUCH more in 2013!
December 30, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Ruth Bailey
I appreciate the blessing and the challenge.
January 5, 2013 at 5:44 pm
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April 15, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Lucid Gypsy
So much beautiful work, you are very talented Ruth.