I was not getting how to do a wash in watercolor. I sit right next to Carol and she tells me "stop" (several times), and "you need to move faster". Actually, I appreciate what she says and does. Watching her do it really helps for me to get the idea. She said the most important thing we needed to learn was to do a wash, whether flat or graded. So one thing I am getting is the language of water color. I am practicing this and hope to have a better picture soon. On my first try at doing a hot air balloon, I didn't wet the paper; but I did that on the second try. I also used a sienna for the red instead of the red I was supposed to on the first one. I can't show you these pictures from my iPhone. Previous pictures taken will come up,l but now ones I took today. If anyone knows a way around this, I'd appreciate it. Otherwise, if I don't have a pictures taken much earlier, it won't get on my blog.
I'm also doing a pumpkin, but had a problem with the area around the pumpkin making a "bloom" where there is separation in the paint as a result of the wetness in the paper not being even. At least that is my understanding of it.
I'm also doing a pumpkin, but had a problem with the area around the pumpkin making a "bloom" where there is separation in the paint as a result of the wetness in the paper not being even. At least that is my understanding of it.
My class with Nina Landgraff is also going well. It seems that several students dropped out. She had given us homework, but it isn't graded and she said "who would I call if you didn't do your homework?" It was a funny discussion. I enjoy her. We worked on perspective this week and next week we will work on proportions. Then, that is the end of that class. Boo hoo! I've really enjoyed it. Next term she wants to do a class something like Art Therapy. I go to the Art for Healing program at Mercy Hospital and wonder if it would be different. I will sign up, because I am learning things.
I was not supposed to put any shading. The assignment was to do it completely with lines. She wanted the lighter lines to be further back and darker lines forward. I am sitting in my arm chair with my leg propped on a box.
I was not supposed to put any shading. The assignment was to do it completely with lines. She wanted the lighter lines to be further back and darker lines forward. I am sitting in my arm chair with my leg propped on a box.
This one is with charcoal. We were to blend row lines in the background to make it look further away.. Darker is generally closer.
Mt friend Janet wanted to go somewhere different for our dinner out this last week but she had no idea where. We both agreed to explore and I found where I wanted to go. It is called Kabob House and stated it was Persian food. So now my iPhone downloads the address, etc. when I'm looking for it on my iPhone. Anyway, we went to the area we thought it was and didn't see it. I read the address again and I see E, so I'm thinking it is East White Lane. That address was in the middle of no where. Janet was a little anxious and I kept saying "It's an adventure". We ended up on dirt roads and seeing signs "Private Property", "Keep Out!" "Do Not Trespass!". We finally were in this one spot that we would have to go forward to turn around, but those types of signs were all over the place. Very nerve wracking. Janet says "you'll have to go forward to turn around there. There is no place here." Which was true. These houses were very, very, very nice. We had bad fantasies of drug trafficking, but we really didn't know. It was just so weird to see places like this that most people would never consider moving to when seen from a distance. So I finally agreed to call (I felt like I was imitating my husband Paul who loathed to call and get directions), and we found out it was where we started right next to a Starbucks. Okay, so the food was good, really tasty and reasonable. No alcoholic drinks. So we had a great dinner there and then went to the Mexican restaurant two suites down and we each got a drink afterwards. So where did the E come from? That was my fault. It was located in a strip mall and they were in Suite E. Ugh!
I have six more sessions of occupational therapy. I do notice an ability to move more, though it is still painful and I have a ways to go to have the range of my left hand. So I know it isn't going to be all better at the end of therapy, I will continue to do the work she has given me, plus just using my right hand more and more. But I fear I'll somehow break it because I'll lift something too heavy. When I see my doctor, I'll ask him about this.
So Jennifer and I parted ways. Our lifestyles are just too different. She had also been staying a lot with her niece and also her daughter, so she has places to stay. I like seeing my children and grandkids, but I need my own space. I have no control over how things go and it doesn't fit my lifestyle. I'm sure Jennifer didn't find it appealing either.
A note from one of my friends, Jody (a psychiatrist) regarding finding work with adequate pay was worth sharing. So here it is:
"The kids should go to a trade school and become electricians, plumbers, gardeners; do something that cannot be outsourced to India. That is what I tell everyone who hopes to still be employed 30 years from now. India is doing work for the big USA law firms at $15 an hour while the USA firm is billing the client at $400 an hour for that work; the USA currently has a glut of attorneys.
If they want a degree, go into nursing. you might have to be a CNA while you become a LVN and work as a LVN for a couple of years while waiting to be accepted to a RN program. If you're a male you will be made an administrator so being afraid of the sight of blood is ok.
jody the sometimes practical one"
I'm hoping there will be equality in the work place in the not too distant future and my granddaughters can go for the administrative jobs too. There are positions for women, but discrimination still exists in the work place. I certainly felt it and other women have shared the same experience. I also think that a Physician's Assistant and Nurse Practitioner are very good jobs and can pay well. I like Social Work, but that does require an advance degree and doesn't pay nearly as well as nursing.
I had lunch with my grandson Billy and his wife Meagan with my great grandson Conner in tow. Very alert and trying to talk. We ate at the Olive Garden. I had spaghetti. Sauce was tasty but I would prefer my pasta al dente. Too soft for my taste. I had a glass of Cabernet. I enjoyed meeting with them. It has been a while for just getting together. Well I was prepared to pay but Billy beat me to the bill and insisted on paying. He said, "You've paid for me when I couldn't pay. I appreciated it and I want to give back". That was so nice! I also found out he bought a used car that is running okay, so he has more freedom. It looks good too and is around the age of my car.
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| The new family Meagan, Billy and Conner. There is another on the way. but no details yet. Meagan came into the marriage with four adopted children from her brother. She is a great mom and will do well with Conner! |
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| Three generations Grandma Rachel, Grandson Billy and Great-Grandson Conner |
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| What a cute cowboy! |
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| Conner now sits up! |
Billy misses family and friends in Texas where he grew up. They are looking to setting up a time to go to Texas. He has to get vacation time and enough money saved to get them there. He is earning a little more money that this is a possibility.
Today my daughter Shelley and I went out for brunch at Anita's on 178. Great brunch and the setting is fine. Anyway, Shelley and I don't get together very much and I really like seeing her. Her son Kevin wanted to do a film for his class assignment due this next Friday. He was getting together the facts and whatever else was needed to do the filming so he and Shelley would be doing the shoot today.
My granddaughter Meghan has been doing roles in short films for a friend. I get a kick out of seeing her and can see her moving to more involved roles in the entertainment industry. She is just skilled that way.
Today my daughter Shelley and I went out for brunch at Anita's on 178. Great brunch and the setting is fine. Anyway, Shelley and I don't get together very much and I really like seeing her. Her son Kevin wanted to do a film for his class assignment due this next Friday. He was getting together the facts and whatever else was needed to do the filming so he and Shelley would be doing the shoot today.
My granddaughter Meghan has been doing roles in short films for a friend. I get a kick out of seeing her and can see her moving to more involved roles in the entertainment industry. She is just skilled that way.
A cancer patient has scheduled the date of her death. I can understand this. I'm not in her position yet. I feel that as long as I can live life the way I want to, I can continue. When I have pain as a result of my terminal illness or loss of function that I find humiliating to have others help, I could see me doing this. Here is the article:
And watch the video with Brittany and her family talking about death with dignity and what she wanted before she died. Touching.
Here is a list from Wimp.com of what people stated were their regrets when they were at the end of their lives.
So the idea here is to live life the way you want, because when your time is up, there usually isn't much time or energy to make up for what you didn't get a chance to do. For me, I want to make memories for family, friends and me. That is what is most important to me.
That is it for the week. You have a good week and I'll see you next Sunday. Rachel
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