An Angel in the Sky

I illustrated a book!
Its called An Angel in the Sky by Sheila Booth-Alberstadt
Yes it was a long time ago but it is now back in print with a few changes.
For those of you who want to check it out click on the link below.
http://sbabooks.com/library/

Montana Landscape

This 4"X6" oil on board is one of my favorite miniatures . The scene is typical of the landscape of rural Montana.
I used rich earthy colors as a contrast against the blue sky peeking out behind billowing white clouds.
The big Montana sky reminds me of what I see out of my window every day as I look at the farmland below my home.

If you want to see more of my Art go to http://artstringsgallery.blogspot.com

Potions

Hey, I'm headed out to boot camp on Saturday. It really doesn't start until Tuesday but I'm going early.
Watch out! I will come back with lots of new witchcraft and wizardly potions for you all to try.
A few are of them are: bio feed back ,PH balance, EER Program, and Masji. Sound like Greek?
It does to me too. Some day I will make oilizers of you all.

An explosion of berries

Well, it is Summer time at its height in Montana.
My raspberries are exploding with yummy goodness.
Unfortunately they are a few weeks late so my family were not able to experience them when they were here.
I am preserving the memory of the plump red fruit in little jars of almost seedless jam.
They (my family) will have to come visit to get some of the coveted jam.

I love to pick raspberries.
It gives me time to think, and ponder and be thankful for the bounty the Lord has given me in all aspects of my life.

The Best Ever Lemon Pie

One of my students brought the best ever (to die for) lemon pie to our last painting class. It was made from scratch with fresh lemons that she brought back from her trip to southern California. I just had to give it a try. Here are the results.

Outstanding flavor, beautiful peaks, and my always excellent crust from the Lion House recipe cook book.

The trick to the beautiful meringe? Add the sugar 2 T at a time.
I think I will keep this recipe! Ummmmmm!

Wash Day

There is something about hanging laundry from a line in the open air that is so pleasant for me. I feel so domestic. I find myself searching the house for laundry to wash and counting the minutes for the washer to finish it's cycle. The fresh smell, the stiffness of the clothes, and the feeling of a job well done. Call me crazy, but I love my retro clothes dryer.

Mothers Day.

On Mothers day we naturally think of our mothers. Mine has been gone for 4 years now. My mother in law has been gone for 22. I really miss my mother especially on Mothers Day. I have very fond memories of both my moms and also all the women that have adopted me as thier daughter through the years.

Today has been a great day. Thanks to all who participated or will participate in my memory present. I love it. Thank you Sara for putting it together and coming up with the idea.
I love all of you
Mom and Grandma

Coming up--news of the first Moss Family Reunion !