I was tagged......

It's been a busy week. So, here are my 7 things......

1. Raised in IL My parents, my husband & I, and our children, all graduated from the same high school. Jim & I actually raised our children in the same house I grew up in. My parents sold their house in 1972, we bought it for our family in 1980.

2.Married 35 yrs. 3 children, boy, 29 and twin girls, 27. Girls are married, and we now have a wonderful grandaughter.

3. Self-taught in my drawing. I've always enjoyed photography, drawing. I just have not taken the time to get back into it, until now. I also like to read, and you can't draw and read at the same time!

4.Completed my first 10k race at the age of 40. Since then I have completed many more, 5k, 10k, and 3 Disneyworld marathons. My days of long races are over,but I continue to speedwalk 25 miles a week. I actually walked the last 2 of the marathons in 5 1/2 hours.

5.I work 4 full days a week.

6.We live at the beach, so I love to wander over there. We've gotten some wonderful pictures. I once gave a wedding gift to a couple that we know. It was "their" wedding day morning sunrise, at the beach, and then I went to where I could get a great sunset photo that eve. Then I wrote the scripture, "From the rising of the sun, to the going down, the Lord's name will be praised."so I guess you could say I can be creative.

7.I have 2 of my 3 children living in IL. I also have very dear friends in CA. So I am very greatful that I have the ability to travel to see everyone.

Upsidedown

This is another weekle challange. Karin's blog had us turn a photo of a lady walking down the street, upsidedown, and then draw it from that perspective. hmmmm interesting. I only had pencils, can't find my pastels. I think I'm going to the store today, I like bold colors.

A walk down a St Augustine ave.

This is a street in St. Augustine, FL On our day off, we get the chance to go to the oldest city in the U.S. A lot of history, and a chance to get some great photos. I want to learn how to use pen and ink more in my detailing, need to get a book.

It's crazy, but I can't figure out how to send out, thanks to the ladies that gave me a warm welcome at my first post, so if ya'll have returned........thank you.

Shadows

Another week, and a new picture for "different strokes". More time , may have brought out more details.........but then again, I like the ladies being the subject.

Capital

November, This is my new drawing for the "different strokes' blog. I had some trouble figuring this one out, but I'm happy with it. I'm working on a street scene, that I have from St. Augusting FL. in between these weekly challanges. I'll be posting that one when I finish. I haven't drawn for years, so I'm trying to get the hang of it again.

NYSE Bubble Heads

This my first post to Karin Jurick's Different Strokes from Different Folks Blog. Karin challenges artist weekly to create a painting or drawing from an image she posts.