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Back from US Virgin Islands

Hello friends.  I had to get away to warm weather and beaches and am now back in the cold Chicago weather.  If you ordered something while I was away, it will be shipped now.   I was with family in the US Virgin Islands and mostly St John.  I had a great time and took many photos.  I didn't draw or paint even though I brought my sketchbook and materials.  But I learned a lot and am inspired for the new year and my art!

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The Blolly Tree

I want to share some photos from a couple years ago near Key West, Florida at the botanical gardens and also Hemingways Florida home. If I am feeling down, I could just say the name of this tree "Blolly" and I would feel a smile form on my face. Lots of greenery here. And up here. Here is the Hemingway house at Key West, FL. Hemingway House kitchen (I painted a picture of this.) One of the many Hemingway cats.  (I also painted this!)  

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