I have been slack in my blogging activities so I'm taking some time to catch up.
I find that I love reading other peoples blogs and am disappointed when I don't see new entries.  But then find I am just as guilty.  I hope to do better in the future as well as add a website to give folks the opportunity

to collect some of my art or jewelry.
Here are couple of new drawing I hope people will enjoy.
I have a third but I think I have forgotten to get a decent picture.
Well here's to a very Happy New Year and to new challenges in art.
LouiseB

Well we have made it through Christmas.  And all in all it was a lovely holiday even with the stress of cancelled plans and missed visits with family and friends.
It was wonderful to  enjoy a delightful lunch with my husband at "Tha Herb" in Multnomah on Christmas Eve.
I wandered into the " Village Bead" in Multnomah as well. Such a treat finding some fun items for projects yet to be.
On Sunday I got together with girlfriends and shared an early dinner and late Christmas gathering.

These are friendships I have had for over 25 years.  We always laugh more then we cry and catch up on all the craziness of our lives.

Recovering nicely

On Nov 23rd the day before Turkey day I suffered 2nd degree burns on my right hand from trying to re start our Natural Gas water heater. I must say I was very lucky, it could have been a lot worse.  I appreciate the excellent medical care I received and my husband who took really good care of me.
I have to say that looking at my hand today it is healing quite nicely although the skin has started to peel off.     But that is part of the natural healing process.
The human body is so remarkable.  I was very scared as it is one of the worst things to have happen as an artist other then loosing your eye sight.  It was difficult as well not using my hand.  But healing was more important and I managed to muddle though with a good book and movies.
I feel very blessed this holiday season.
Take care,
LouiseB