Going Tropical...

"Tropical"
8" x 8" acrylic and collage on canvas
2006

This is one of my earlier paintings...I thought it would set the mood for the day. James and I are leaving for vacation next week and we're going to Tahiti! He and I haven't been away on a nice, long vacation...just the two of us...in what seems like forever so we're putting that credit card to use and we're gonna skeddadle! A friend of a friend owns a house on the island of Moorea...so we are staying there for seven nights and then will go to Bora Bora for two nights. I'm excited to go somewhere I've never been before and am looking forward to being inspired by the color and beauty of the tropics.

I'm definitely feeling the pre-trip freak out this week! So much work left to do before we leave next Wednesday and of course, I'm stressing about leaving Maisie. At least she'll be in excellent hands with Mary again so I won't worry. I'll miss the heck out of her though and will probably have to look at her picture 20 times a day to get through. Talk about separation anxiety!...I'll probably start chewing on the sofa any moment now.

So please forgive me if I'm not more responsive to posting or commenting right now. I'm working hard to finish two dog commissions before we leave so am trying to stay disciplined and focused. Yeah right...I'm really dreaming of luscious flowers, the ocean and lots of naps on the beach!

Back soon...xox!