Just when I thought I’d be diving into an energetic series of new paintings, I got mired in paperwork for my year-end corporate taxes. It doesn’t seem like there’s anything quick about Quickbooks, but bit by bit it’s making more sense. Just when I imagined I didn’t need anything on paper, I wind up with more paper statements than I’ve ever seen in my life.

I did manage to get a few images posted of some recent paintings, including the massive 60 by 84 study of eleven royal gala apples. It was exciting to see this piece again two weeks after finishing it. I barely have enough room to move this painting, much less to be able to take it out and study it. It will be nice to see it in a frame and on display at some point.