LAUGHING THE SALTY WATER FROM THEIR MOUTHS SOLD

SOLD

Louder than gulls the little children scream 
Whom fathers haul into the jovial foam; 
But others fearlessly rush in, breast high, 
Laughing the salty water from their mouthes-- 
Heroes of the nursery. 


Robert Graves

CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME, 8X10, OIL

I came across this young woman on Etsy selling her traditionally made hair decorations.  Her name is Kuniko Kanawa and you can visit her shop here.  I recommend you take the time to check it out, as she goes into great detail explaining her training and the different aspects of her hair pieces.  She is truly an artisan, trying to keep traditions alive.

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$169

BEACH UMBRELLA, 5X7, OIL, SOLD

I don't know how the weather is where you are, but it is down right cold here in sunny Florida. We have had several days with (gasp) freezing temperatures at night. I hope the Florida Tourist Bureau doesn't get wind of this post, they might come after me for revealing the news that, yes, it does occasionally get cold here. Anyway, I though a nice sunny beach scene would be a welcome change of pace.

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