Mmmm Pesto

This is all about pesto.  Almost.
I love it!  On my wrap, on the leftover salmon in the wrap and on my fork.
It is daycare Thursday.  I should be painting.  In fact, I really need to finish some paintings.  My little display at the Presqu'ile Interpretive Centre needs more paintings.  Two have gone to new homes.  Thank you to the new owners, I hope you enjoy them!
Instead I'm thinking about pesto and making more of it.  The first batch was to give the basil some room to grow.  I made it from everything getting out of control and going to seed in the jungle garden.  Chives, oregeno, cilantro and parsley.  Plus, some of the normal pesto ingredients, garlic, oil and what nuts I could throw in the chopper before J got them in his mouth.  He was helping, he is in charge of the button pushing.  He's really good at that.
Last week was felting week in preparation for the Arts UpFront event that I organized for Arts Quinte West.  I demonstrated and displayed my felted pieces at Wish Home Accents and Decor.
This week is supposed to be painting week.  At least Daycare Wednesday and Thursday are somewhat about painting (and pesto).

Unexpected Nap.

Yikes!  J's unexpected nap caught me off guard.  Do I paint, felt, come up with teaching ideas or work on more promotion for the event I am organizing this Saturday, June 23 downtown Trenton for Arts Quinte West called Arts UpFront.  Not on the list but a quick blog update wins.

Every week there is a distraction for me from painting, felting or class development.  Often, it is volunteering with Arts Quinte West or the Brighton Arts Council.  Both arts groups have recently opened art galleries.  Last weeks distraction was husband's Change of Command complete with military tradition, marching and ceremony.  Plus the after reception and the after BBQ with family and friends, which really is the whole weekend.  And the week before prepping 'meat for many', coming up with creative salad ideas and my favourite, hat shopping!

Stuck in there was a quick painting that had to be taught in three hours.  Here it is, a 9 x 12" oil painting.  I will be teaching my quick background, colour mixing and developing form through values and my blending technique.

June has been a great month of opportunity for me to promote my art work.  Here is the beginning of my display at the Interpretive Centre at Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Brighton where I will be the Artist in the Park for July and August.  I am also displaying at the Arts Quinte West Gallery 84 Dundas St, Trenton, at the 'Gates' to Presqu'ile, Brighton Arts Council's newly opened Gallery and at the Trenton Medical Centre.  I am also the featured artist this month at Lola's Coffee House in Brighton http://www.northumberlandtoday.com/events/135214.