Ever since I first met the wild orchids that grow on Guam, I've been wanting to paint some. I knew it would be a challenge, because they are not as straight forward as a daisy or Camas Lilies. Also, in our apartment, I didn't have a good set up for painting. There were no normal sized chairs in the place. The table is extra tall, as are the chairs, and I am not extra tall, so they aren't comfortable for me. The only available table that isn't tall is the coffee table. Hey! That might work. There are a couple stools here. The set up isn't perfect, but I am making it work. I used it last night to paint my orchids.
(Note to those who weren't with me on Pohnpei in 1988. You are welcome to listen in, but I am writing mainly for my fellow teachers, myself, and my family. There will be some things you won't understand. Just skim those parts, if you wish.) We stayed in this lovely building. I think it used to be painted blue. The lower floor used to be Mr. Quail's house. The lower left apartment was Mr. Keith's. Remember him? The maintenance man? We stayed in his apartment. The building is still in good condition, but the cupboards and cabinets need help. The particle board has swelled after all these years, and the drawers no longer work. The building behind "Mr. Quail's place" is a cafeteria on the ground floor with girls housing up above. The boys are in the building that the nice Philippino lady, I think her name was Ramie, who taught typing lived in. And there are a couple guys in the apartment in th...
What a gift and eye for beauty you have! Wish I was close by for some lessons. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty!!! I love your painting and am glad you were able to "find" a good place to paint.
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