I spent a lot of time this week getting ready for Art al Fresco, the one day Parisian-style art show in Bristol, RI. Unfortunately the rain cancelled it this morning. The rain date is Sunday August 3rd so hopefully the weather will be dry and sunny.

My new painting "Hydrangea Heaven" will be on display on the 3rd, along with several other new pieces including "Hydrangeas" and "Delicate Lady", which can be viewed in Gallery 2 under Still Life. I'll also have many local landscape scenes. Something for everyone. Hope to see you there.

I painted "Around the Bend" today, inspired by a trip to Tiverton last month. I painted "Through the Fields" some weeks ago from the same location, a beautiful field of tall grass and trees intersected by a gravel road. Both can be viewed in Gallery 2 of Landscapes.

I also finished another daffodil painting which I started yesterday - "Daffodil Garden", as well as "Waiting for Takeout at Evelyn's" that I began last week. It's been a busy few months in preparation for Art al Fresco, the one day art show in Bristol on Sunday July 27th. On August 23rd I'm also participating in Art Affair on the Fence at the First Congregational Church in Bristol. I'm looking forward to both events. We've had a lot of unsettled weather lately, so I hope it will be nice on the day.

Last week I painted two more Irises. They're such delicate and pretty flowers, and as they're right outside my door I thought I should take advantage of their abundance. Sadly they've died off now, and the garden looks a little bare, but at least everything is green and flourishing.

I've also been working on a commission - a painting of a bowl of lemons. I finished it this week and mailed it, so once my client has received the painting I can post it to the website. I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise.

My latest painting is of my cat Corrina, who sadly died a few weeks ago. My husband and I wanted a reminder of her so now we can still see her every day.

I've been painting more miniatures this week. I took some great photos in Tiverton last weekend which I'll be working on, as well as some still life paintings. The irises at the front of our house are blooming which have inspired me. At this time of year there are so many amazing landscapes and flowers to capture on canvas that sometimes I don't know where to start.

On another note, my painting "Olga's Cafe" got into the Portsmouth Arts Guild juried Portraits and Figures show last week. The exhibition runs until the end of the month. I've also got some of my paintings on display at The Armory, an antique store at 365 Thames Street in Newport, RI.