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My friend Barbara Madison Ripps retired after a long career as an elementary school teacher. She now makes beautiful, complex food boxes and platters (called charcuterie) as a hobby*. I so admired her desire to keep learning and creating that I asked her if I could do a silk painting of her work. My finished piece will be part of a new web page of silk paintings that illustrate life-long learning and growth.

One of Barbara’s beautiful platters. Silk painting doesn't lend itself to complex subjects, so...

...the first thing I did is decide what parts to paint, and then...

...I noodled around with color...

...and worked on light and shadow.

I will post the completed piece when it's done, and will be selling prints.

*Contact me if you live in New York's Capital District and are interested in learning more about Barbara's fabulous creations.