Checked out my sister-in-law's childhood friend's work while in Charleston SC and was very inspired by Laurie Meyer's paintings: check them out at http://www.lauriemeyer.com/. As always, the web site doesn't do justice to the real work, especially my favorite painting in the top left corner which is very large, textured and full of "juicy" color.

This is a quick color sketch of a home portrait I'm working on in Wyoming OH; the actual size of this little acrylic painting is about 6 x 9 inches, a size that looks great in a standard size 11 x 14 frame with a pre-cut matte in it. Wanted to paint with the palette knife out the kitchen window this am but too busy catching up after the vacation trip. Still processing all the inspiring sights and know they'll work their way into my painting.