Thank you!

Wow!  I've gotten my first blog award thanks to the very supportive and excellent painter Dean H. at Deano's Den ( Gallery).   Dean's great passion for paint and for depicting animals, landscape, still life, and the figure in glowing, sculptural brushstrokes is only surpassed by his great heart. Thanks, Dean!  The award, created by Kim Ratigan, requires the recipient to list 7 things we love, and to pass the award along to another 7 passionate painters.

Addendum: Thank you to dear Irit Bourla for also sending me this award. Irit is a self-taught painter and travel agent who paints colorful people and animals.  I am honored, Irit.

In addition to a current affair with Winsor Newton Deep Turqouise, I love:

1. laughing till my sides hurt.  It makes everything else feel better;
2. sailing, or any activity on, near, or in salt water;
3. the cool hush of cathedrals, libraries and deep forests;
4. the excitement of busy airports; exploring new places;
5. time with friends;
6. animals, and cuddling with my 4-legged pals;
7. flowers, books, clean sheets and summer melon.
   

I'm sending the Passionate Painting Award on to:

(and if you're "tagged out," no worries! )

• Cathyann Burgess
• Michelle Burnett
• Maggie Mayer
• Manon Doyle
• Angela Elledge
• Carolina Elizabeth
• Leslie Saeta