Gathering for Kansas___6x8 oil on linen panel__for my October exhibit, Passing America: The Great Plains I have returned from my latest Plains jaunt, and ended up with 18 small "drive-by" studies, several thousand photos, and lots of sketches and notes. This little scene caught my eye in Kansas on the way back. It was a small gathering of cattle crossing the gathered waters of snow melt, under a little gathering of clouds, which were the only clouds we saw on the way home. We got home just in time for a special day for my son. On Friday, April 8, he signed his letter of intent to play football at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS. (Now you know why I asked if anyone knows anybody in Salina or Wichita, KS!) After many college visits, and lots of consideration, Sam chose this wonderful small University and is eager to become part of that community. His high school makes a big deal when kids get scholarships, so Sam enjoyed a nice morning with his friends, and we got to dote on him for a few minutes before school. It also happened to be my birthday!!! A great day which ended with the boy pitching in a victorious baseball game, and lots of time with family and friends.... 
Purple CUPCAKES!!! (I am a better painter than "froster") 
Friend, Priti helped design the tables complete with Kansas sunflowers and Round Rock Donuts. 
The boy (coyote shirt), and some of the greatest "other boys" in Round Rock. 
Vaughans 1 through 7......I don't talk much about my personal life...sorry to break tradition....back to art and such tomorrow!
6 comments:
I think it's just fine to include your family from time to time. I cannot even fathom how you did all that work in just a week! Well....actually.....I can because I've watched you work and the way you can lay down those color notes perfectly is amazing!
This one reminds me of a scene in one of my favorite movies, Lonesome Dove. Very nice. And the Kiss one in Gruene is amazing. Congrats on your son's exciting news!
Another great piece. And congratulations to your son, and to you and your husband, for often, children are a reflection of the family.
VERy nice depth in this painting. Love the cattle.
How Fun!!!
Awesome artwork, as always! It's so nice to see and hear the good news of the subject of some of your paintings and drawings. Congratulations to your son! Does this mean there might be a workshop someday in Salina or Wichita?
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