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Nate Williams

annetestblog — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:50:00 +0000

My friend Kevin sent this site my way – the work of Nate Williams is really engaging and fun. It takes a lot of bravery to illustrate the statement “Life Is Beautiful” amongst all the pessimism out there. I love this guy’s patterns. SUCH such fun.

Total Rockstar

annetestblog — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:14:00 +0000

Dancing with Dad

annetestblog — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:36:00 +0000

Dancing with my father has got to be one of the most fun things ever. It seems every wedding or celebration we attend mutually, someone snaps a picture of the two of us swinging away. People must like the way we do it- heck – I’m not even sure we’re that good. But it doesn’t matter – he always makes me laugh and I just hold on tight for dear life.

New Haircut

annetestblog — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:26:00 +0000

Doug and Anton are in Augusta this weekend and while I relish the time alone, it’s still an adjustment and sometimes kinda freaky. But I have gotten a TON of work done last night and today. Tomorrow I paint and I think the next one is going to be about energy. That is MY energy and the fact that I’ve reclaimed it. Today has been evidence of that. I’ve been giving calligraphy estimates out the wazoo lately (Spring wedding season) and it’s been great to really participate in that without reservation about how much time I’ve got. I just keep saying yes to the work, and the timing always seems to work out. I may have to juggle jobs and shift things around – but the work always gets done.

Speaking of time well spent, (and you know I’ve got extra because I’m actually WRITING to you) I cut my hair today and DANG, do I feel better. Good thing God gave me a decently shaped head and that some genius invented product (I’m a product whore) because I think it looks pretty good! With those two things, a mirror and a little spare time, I’m an okay hairstylist.

Was going to see the Lovely Bones tonight, but really just want to cook a warm dinner, sit by the fire, watch a documentary and knit a little.

Life’s pretty beautiful right now. Even while missing the bunny and missing my bunnie’s daddy.

Tina and Me

annetestblog — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:34:00 +0000

This is a picture of me and my friend Tina at her daughter’s wedding. She gave me this one for xmas and I just love looking at it. She’s one of my biggest cheerleaders and is also Anton’s godmother.

Listener

annetestblog — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:47:00 +0000

Third in the series, Listener began today. This is a portrait of my biggest listener – the throne she sits in when we do our digging and unearthing of the real Anne.

Quill Skill

annetestblog — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:33:00 +0000

I’m Bad

annetestblog — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:04:00 +0000

Reeeeeeel bad. In my mom’s sunglasses and tyroleon hat.

Ask

annetestblog — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:01:00 +0000

Here’s a new one in the series showing at the Kai Lin Gallery in March.

This one’s called “ask.” The openings called “Grace.”

Kirk the Godfadder

annetestblog — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:09:00 +0000

Here’s Anton’s Uncle Kirk and Godfather. Kirk is Doug’s brother who spent New Year’s Eve with us and watched Anton while we got the rare opportunity to go out for a movie. Thank you Kirk! We saw Avatar and had a great time.

Happy New Year!