8" x 10"
Currently showing at Ice House Gallery, Bakersfield, Ca


What's summer without some good, juicy watermelon?   This little painting was started as a demo in a palette knife painting class and was buried in one of my many piles.   One good thing about piles - they're so full of surprises!!  Maybe this is "dreaming" to think of eating watermelon in the hot sultry summer.  It's been raining and unusually cool here.  But I know those hot, lazy summer days will be here soon, so I'm getting ready!!  This painting ended up with a Mexican twist with fun, crazy colors.  Lots of Mexican art includes watermelons.  They DO have those hot, sultry days in Mexico - and they know how to make the most of it. 

Here's a reminder about Art in the Vines this Saturay at Somerset Ridge Vineyard near Louisburg, Ks.  Click on their website for details.  My husband Mike Driggs and I will be there with our art - along with about 15 other artists.  Live music, food, face painting for the kids - and delicious wines.  Doesn't get much better than that . . .

Maybe you'll have some beautiful, sweet and juicy watermelon soon.  Enjoy!!