New Venture from the Past

I had been contemplating this venture for well over half a year. The idea first made itself known when the 'ingredients' showed up as part of my birthday list. It wasn't considered as a serious interest by those reading the list.

So, I made it appear at the top of my Christmas list. Amanda seized upon the 'ingredients' and now my new venture, stolen from the past, has begun.

The items that comprised my ingredient list were the beginnings of starting oil painting once again. For enjoyment and maybe for a bit a play money as well.

It's been over 15 years since I seriously worked at painting. In those days I worked in acrylics and in gouache. Previous to that, through high school and college, strictly oils. I've decided to work small. It's manageable with small living quarters! And painting small works makes them far more marketable (affordable). So right now I'm at the practice stage. Getting back in to the 'feel' of it. I plan on painting local scenes...Rockport up through Newburyport...and begin setting up at the local arts fairs. Another plan is to do commission work by doing small 'masterpieces' depicting the client's home.

I HAVE AN AVOCATION!

So here's the beginnings. About half finished. Number One.