I'm working on a new painting for my Losing Lydia series, that profiles the 5 stages of grief. This one is in its infancy here and I'm just starting to build up the layers.

I'm hoping to knock out some of these paintings in record time. The last year spent doing smaller works has really helped to refine some of my processes and experiment with new techniques. Im already noticing the difference and all that work is paying off. I didn't realize how much it had impacted me, while I was working last year, but I'm really pleased that I gave myself the time to "futz around".

I'm so excited to be participating in a moleskin exchange group! I'm swapping with a bunch of super talented ladies, and I can hardly wait to see their work in my book.

The theme for my book is The Moon:



It's about halfway done here and I'm really pleased with the direction it's going in.



My sign-in page.

I've had a few mishaps with this spread. I'm using embossing powder with a heat gun, and I've had some paint bubbling issues, but I think I've fixed the worst of it. Here's hoping thats the end of the major troubles.

You can see everyone elses work here - http://moly-x-flickr.blogspot.com/

I'm in the midst of three other swaps, but I don't want to give up the goose until they are well in the hands of their recipients!