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"Baby Please Don't Go" - mixed media on paper, 18" x 25" .  Unframed.  Available here and at Artfinder.

Say it isn't so.

A month of seascapes has come and gone....the videos are over, the classroom is shuttered and the students are standing on the metaphorical sidewalk with their paints in hand, heads hanging low.

There are still pieces in progress in the studio, thank goodness.  But I feel like a month-long stay by the sea has ended.  Crashing waves, dramatic skies and towering cliffs are in the rear-view mirror.  I am going to miss this workshop.

Baby Please Don't Go - mixed media on paper

It is a rare and wonderful instructor who can hold space for many people for a long period of time.  And even more so when done over the internet.  But Pauline has that special magic.  You can bet I'll return for more in the future.

This piece was inspired by a long, rocky beach in Ireland, where we stood as the sun was setting - the end of a halcyon day.  We watched the sun drop behind the horizon and I felt a longing to start the day all over again.  A perfect tribute painting for endings and beginnings..

But there is still a swirling magic here in misty PDX, where a little birdie told me a big announcement will be coming soon.  Oooooooooh I can hardly wait!


In the meantime, let's raise our voices in a chorus of mournful howling and say goodbye to the sea together...a little Muddy Waters  - baby, please don't go!
8 Comments
Carol Edan - 7 years ago
Always new doors to be opened and new beginnings. Wow, how much depth and movement. Although the night is coming one can feel the new day! I hope to do another workshop after this years marathon with PYHAS. Saving up!
jen - 7 years ago
New beginnings beckon! I am tempted to launch myself into another course immediately, but know that I must let this one percolate and play for a bit. But later this year......YES!
Carol Edan - 7 years ago
With Pauline? Which one? Know the feeling... I am overwhelmed with PYHAS!
jen - 7 years ago
Oh gosh - whatever she is teaching! I could easily do this one all over again!
Risa Roberts - 7 years ago
There was a time when I used to listen to this genre a lot. Most recently, I have focused on Reggae!
jen - 7 years ago
Risa! Reggae is so happy all the time. It is always a good choice. :)
Dotty Seiter - 7 years ago
Jen: monochromatic magnificence! Baby Please Don't Go has SUCH power and presence, with its contrasts, boldnesses, texture, spontaneity, movement, and contained energy.

All that, and a big announcement coming soon, too???
jen - 7 years ago
Dotty! Thank you! This one just flowed....not bear wrestling, for a lovely change of pace! ha ha!

And YES! Big big! SOON!!!!!!!

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