Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days--coming soon!

Well, I've gone an dun it!

I signed up for the Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days Challenge, led by Leslie Saeta. 

Half of me is sooo excited, since I've been wanting to do this quite awhile.

The other half (probably the sane half) is wondering what in the world am I thinking?!

Well, this quote from Roald Dahl will explain it:

"I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. 

If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed. 

Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it 

and above all become passionate about it. 

Lukewarm is no good."

There will NEVER be the "perfect" time. There will always be something going on that will tempt me to say "maybe later".  But all we have is Now. Today. It's a gift, and I don't want to waste it. 

My theme for the 30/30 Challenge is: Bunnies! 

Detail from Rabbit Dreams

by Retta Stephenson

Yes, rabbits, cottontails, bunnyrabbits, hares. We had bunnies when I was a kid, and after I was married we raised rabbits awhile. I adore bunbuns!

With so much heartache in the news these days, I wanted to do a series of images that were uplifting, happy, encouraging. Words like tender, gentle, joyful and kind came to mind.

Close up from Rabbit Dreams

by Retta Stephenson

It starts on January 1st, 2016. 

Stay tuned for more details!

Happy painting,

Retta

PS:  If you are an artist and so inclined, you can join the Challenge, too. Visit Leslies blog for the info.