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Sunrises and Sunsets: My Next Chapter

Sunrises and sunsets are my favorite subjects to take photographs of and paint.  They signify a brand new start and a closing of a chapter.   I have started a new chapter in my life!  My husband and I have moved back to Texas after leaving over 20 years ago.  I enjoyed living in South Carolina for a several years but spent the last 20+ years in Florida.  It is great to be back in the Rio Grande Valley by family and were we were both raised.  I was also very fortunate to be able to continue my long career in higher education in Texas where I work for a university.   

As I turn the chapters in my life, I will share my love for paintings, nature and living well on this blog!  Living well to me means being a good steward of God's gifts, for the good of others to glorify and praise God.  I have enjoyed sharing my paintings over the years and am excited about painting new places in Texas.  

I have yet to unpack from our move, and will leave my art supplies in boxes until we find our permanent new home with a perfect art studio!  I took this photo of a misty sunrise on Singer Island, Florida. Now, it will probably be the next one I paint along with a the many sunrises and sunsets I will paint in Texas, especially those of my beloved South Padre Island!




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