"San Diego Sand Piper" oil painting on panel © Saundra Lane Galloway

In keeping with my theme of San Diego and cuz I miss my son I painted this little sand piper from a reference photo taken on our trip to see my son.  I know it's only been a few months, but I miss him like crazy!!  As I was working on this little guy I kept saying to myself to make my strokes more random, but he kept coming out like this...perhaps it was meant to be! 

I want to welcome my newest followers and remind you all that there are a few days left in our April painting challenge.  Just a reminder to those who forgot, or those who just joined in...go to my March 30 post where you will see a few pics of zoo animals...paint it, e-mail it to me at art4life44@hotmail.com and I will add you to the names we have already and choose one.  The winner will get to choose from my contest choices on my sidebar!  It is as easy as that!!  And...welcome to my newest followers.  I'm always glad when you have time to stop by!!  Even gladder still when you comment...I love hearing what you think!

Tomorrow I have to put my San Diego angst aside to paint a little sumpin for my mom for mother's day...but before you know it I will be back at my San Diego pieces for a little longer...and, I have a hankerin to make a few new paper casts...WHICH brings to mind that I have neglected my ETSY shop...the school thing...but SOON I will be updating and adding!

HAPPY CREATING!!