Merry Christmas!

Well, where did the year go? Heck, where have the last 10 years gone? Time goes so quickly, my dad used to say it is like a roll of toilet paper...the closer you get to the end the faster it spins!!

I don't update this blog very often, it seems any big happenings are easier noted on Facebook. I would like to take a minute to wish you all such a very Merry Christmas. You are a blessing, and keep me encouraged and inspired.

God Bless you all.

Warmest wishes,
JK

One More Thing....Hold On!

Long, hot Arizona summer settling in, comforted by the fact that the year is almost 1/2 over and cooler weather is on the way! 113 degrees today, perhaps it it time to consider relocating to a cooler climate? I do love Arizona, maybe one of our beautiful mountain towns.

This painting was created from a picture I took while working a cattle drive in the glorious White Mountains of Arizona. Sad to know that where I took this picture is part of the devastation caused by the Wallow Fire, and is gone now...I still have my memories, thank goodness.

Tall in the Saddle

One hot, dusty summer day in a canyon up Wickenburg way I took a photo of this cowboy. It is an older painting, created a few years back, but still one of my favorites.

Not sure why, but now that summer is closing in I'm feeling more like painting, have 3 pieces in the works. One's a cowboy boot closeup, another's a cowgirl and her horse, and one isn't even western! VERY different from my usual, but lots of fun to create.

Totally addicted to my iPad, managing to stay better informed and in touch with artsy fartsy stuff, and looking forward to a productive summer.

God Bless.