A Trusted Friend, Blue Bell - Limited Edition Paper studio-deals I set up my easel

I set up my easel in the cobblestone square facing the ancient "Dome Cathedral

The towers and turrets of the magnificent castle and the spires of churches contrast with the horizontal sweep of colonnades along the royal mile

while the brook at the left provides a tranquil background murmur sure to make the spirit soar

I envision this painting as the first in a series of three Christmas Chapels

A Trusted Friend, Blue Bell - Limited Edition Paper studio-deals I set up my easelEvery childhood has its special friendships and though youthful friends may come and go, a favorite doll or stuffed bear can become a lifelong companion. My painting A Trusted Friend celebrates the imagination of childhood which can make even an inanimate object come to life with love. This is my first ever teddy bear painting, and as I worked on it I was reminded of the passion displayed by teddy bear collectors worldwide. These collectors remind us