Head in the clouds

Clouds have always fascinated me and I spend a good deal of my walks looking at the sky, bringing images like this one home to paint, but not lately. Temperatures have hovered just above zero and the wind has me walking head down with all but my eyes and nose covered in warm layers. Nevertheless, it feels so good to be out for long walks again, the best being just before Christmas in the middle of a beautiful snowfall, on my way to see the Nutcracker. It was magical, as was the performance.
I am back in my studio, after spending wonderful moments with family and friends over the holidays, and am working on a commissioned painting that I hope to complete before school begins again. It's a challenge painting for someone else, rather than choosing what speaks to me most, but worth it.
Let's hope that 2009 brings the changes we need - an end to war, caring for our planet, economic stability, and a president who has the intelligence, energy, and cool head with which to accomplish this. The 20th will be a day to celebrate!!!
Happy New Year.