a letter to my dear ones . . .

My Dear Ones . . .
I’m writing you this letter because this journal is about sharing with you my efforts to become an artist. As I wistfully looked out my window at the crystal blue of the sky streaking through the violet grey blue winter clouds warmed by the peeking of the sun - I saw . . . a little wasp . . . building a nest on my balcony and I thought - ‘hey this is going to be a problem in the spring!’ Anyway today I had the privilege of being added to a second list - maybe a small thing to you - such a big thing for me! Also, I sold two paintings today! Does it count if it was a dear relative - since there was no coercion involved? Thank you Connie! Thank you dear relative where there was no coercion involved! Thank you reader! PS see my name at the top of the list? This post is dedicated to Bunty and to P.M. hope you both keep feeling better!

Myra the week in review #2 . . .

Taffy Apple by Mike Naples

Interviewer: What have you learned this week Myra?
Myra: Well, I’m really amazed how artists paint 'every day objects' in such beautiful ways. You know there’s even one artist who paints masterpieces on grains of rice and toothpicks . . . like Rembrandt’s ‘Mona Lisa’ and that other thing by that other guy. You have to have a magnifying glass to look at them but they are very good.
Interviewer: You spend a lot of time alone don’t you? Uh, what else have you done?
Myra: I put a painting on ebay and I was amazed by the number of people who looked at my work!
Interviewer: How many?
Myra: Two. I told you I was amazed! You know that ‘painting a day’ guy actually stole that idea from me. I never consciously thought about doing a painting a day but I would have eventually.
Interviewer: Yeah, right. Any actual good news?
Myra: Well, I live in a very nice building where maintenance schedules regular visits by pest control. These wonderful people are always amazed THAT THERE ARE NO PESTS IN MY HOUSE - except for that little snafu with my hamsters Monet and Renoir the firsts - may they rest in peace! Anyway, they contribute this to my paintings. Of all of my visitors, pest control are the only ones who show real enthusiasm for my work. So I thought now there’s your market Myra. THAT’S where you show your paintings! Have a cheese and wine - well maybe not cheese - at pest control places!
Interviewer: I have ants so I'll definitely be there! And what are your goals for next week?
Myra: At the end of the day, after I have done good to others and the hamsters have had their treats, and I’ve polished their little nails and brushed their little teeth - I am going to continue to try to be a better artist!
Note: This interview is dedicated to pjmontano and the lady in chicago who said that she liked my painting of ‘ladies in hats’.

myra the week in review . . .

Painting by Eugene Wang

Interviewer: Well Myra, after a couple of weeks of trying to be an artist how is everything coming along?
Myra: Well, I used to wonder how Spencer could be on the computer all day while Heidi was at work. Hello? 'The Hills'? Well anyway, now I know that evidently Spencer was blogging.
Interviewer: Huh, did you learn anything significant?
Myra: Yes. I was reminded that good news can make you happy. After some sad news I was naturally feeling a little blue and then . . . Marie Fox and Mary Sheehan Winn were the first ones to leave encouraging messages on my blog. Later that day . . . when I looked at a painting that was troubling me I finally got it! The background should not be green I must change it to blue! (see below 'At the Monet Cafe ')
Interviewer: I'm totally fascinated. Anything else?
Myra: For the first time, someone listed me on their blog. Eugene Wang. It's an honor and a privilege.
Interviewer: Any goals for the coming week?
Myra: Yes. I am not what you would call a natural born artist. I taught myself how to draw and paint. So at the end of the day . . . after I have done good to others, and my little hamster is walked and fed, and he's kissed his Papa goodnight and is tucked in his little hamster bed . . . I am going to continue to challenge myself to become a better artist.