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Monday, December 30, 2019

Flame Hunt 615 Sketch and OYOU

I sketched the flame in the electric fireplace for Scavenger Hunt 615.



Is that a real flame?  It looks real and I sketched it from life so to me it is real.

Number 9 flame - the electric fireplace flame.  Various pens and some inktense pencils, at home, freehand.

Gene and I were watching a Hallmark Christmas movie after a snack.  We need to move about so we are going to the store and get a burger later.  He is working on the front steps as I speak.  The original steps were made from untreated lumber and were rotting away.  A good project for Gene who likes to stay busy.  I'm surprised he watched the movie with me.  He either goes to sleep or goes to work!

The "real" flame in the fireplace.

This cup makes me smile.  It was in my Christmas stocking (thanks to Joanna because she wants a surprise for me since I know what is in all the stockings.).  It looks like an old fashioned tin cup but is ceramic.  Nice.

OYOU is a great organization that we picked for our charity this year.  We draw names and give the bulk of our gift money to an adopted family and OYOU was our family for this year.  Interesting that Joanna had already bought the cup before we decided.  Terri Hendrix, singer songwriter, started the charity.  It is for kids of all ages in the arts.  

From the website:

Join Team OYOU ("Own Your Own Universe" 501(c)(3) nonprofit) and help us to continue to serve the greater Martindale and San Marcos communities by making the arts accessible to everyone regardless of income, age, or mobility issues. Our events empower and transform lives by connecting the mind, body, and spirit, through music and the creative arts.
Terri is a great person and the love she shares will multiply over the community many times.  She is fun to see at a music event.  You will love it.....  https://www.terrihendrix.com/  Have a listen!

4 comments:

Joan Tavolott said...

Your fireplace makes me feel warm and cosy! I love the cup. Looks big and sturdy. Great idea to pick a charity to donate to.

Jo Castillo said...

Joan, thanks. I like the color of the cup as well. We've had fun with the charity decision each year, this was our 4th year to do it. Seems to be unanimous each time. Fun.

Jennifer Rose said...

sounds like a good charity to support :)

Jo Castillo said...

Jennifer Rose, a great charity set up by a great person. Thanks.


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I Grew up in a small town , Magdalena, New Mexico. I enjoy art and the pleasure other people get from my work. I always donate some of my sales and art to charities, especially for children. That started in Bolivia with Para los NiƱos. "I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns." -- Winston Churchill

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