I'm Painting Online Sunday, Aug. 10, 1 pm Central!

I found this photo on wetcanvas.com in the image library and thought it might make a fun painting.

I'll be painting online tomorrow, Sunday, at 1 p.m., so come watch or even join in the conversation! Click HERE to go to the show. If you'd like to join the chat, you'll need to register on Ustream.tv with a username and password, and then verify your email address by clicking on the link they'll send to you by email. Once verified, you can log in and ask questions or tell jokes or just tell us what you've been up to.
The url of the link above is: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/susancarlin

I've been busy this week on a commissioned painting of a man and his horse. There are progress images on my blog on Thursday and Friday's posts, if you'd like to see where I am in the process. You can check back in the days ahead to see how it develops, if you're interested.

The gallery has been open six months now, and it's been a blast to be there and to paint (almost) every day. I'm so glad I made this transition from doctor to artist. I'm so glad I didn't wait for some future "righter" time. I went to a memorial for a friend this afternoon and her sister read a poem titled, "Do It Now." I'll copy it here for you:

DO IT NOW
--Author Unknown

If you have hard work to do,
Do it now.
Today the skies are clear and blue,
Tomorrow clouds may come in view,
Yesterday is not for you;
Do it now.
If you have a song to sing.
Sing it now.
Let the tones of gladness ring
Clear as song of bird in spring.
Let each day some music bring;
Sing it now.
If you have kind words to say,
Say them now.
Tomorrow may not come your way,
Do a kindness while you may,
Loved ones will not always stay;
Say them now.
If you have a smile to show,
Show it now.
Make hearts happy, roses grow,
Let the friends around you know
The love you have before they go;
Show it now.