With the promise to myself to create these 14 pieces, I thought organizing some of my work area might be appropriate. That plan was hastened by a comment by my life partner, that my studio room was a mishmosh of discarded and found pieces of furniture. It was true enough. My work area is smack dab in the middle of my home and everyone walks by it and when the front door is opened to a visitor, it is the first room one sees on the left. I would think if one is not accustom to the sight it would be quite the eyesore indeed!

A trip to Ikea the following week, told me that sales had to come before studio decorating began. I was back in think tank mode looking for some new way to pull this room together. Of course the answer came and the response was not surprising because after all I am the painter. PAINT!!! I thought if I could bring continuity to the room that in and of itself would make me a success.I decided on Caribbean colors with touches of the southwest blended in. Rich purples and blues, periwinkles for some balance some turquoise and some coppery burnt sienna. The bonus color became yellow and it seemed to work. I also added some texture with small