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Boston Photographs

Boston!

Boston Photographs
©2015 Carolyn A Pappas, Boston Montage.

My dad and I went to Boston for the day yesterday. It was an absolutely beautiful and sunny day. Unfortunately, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is closed on Tuesdays, but we are planning a return trip. We visited MCPHS University, and then stayed around the Prudential Center and also went to see the Mapparium, which I had never seen or heard of before.

I also bought a new computer, the Asus Zenbook, and I am in the process of setting it up. I’m not loving Windows 8 so far and I am happy that my purchase came with a free upgrade to Windows 10 when it comes out.

viola painting

Small experiment and equipment failure

viola painting
©2014 Carolyn A Pappas, Viola. Watercolor and ink on 5 x 7 inch greeting card.

A sketch/experiment on a blank greeting card made as an Easter card for someone I know. This is really unlike my normal style and was something I did more on a whim. There are elements of it that I like, but I would like my next attempt to be a little “tighter” and less sloppy feeling. I Unfortunately, the fountain pen I was using started writing really scratchy and leaking ink. I tried to fiddle with it but it only made the problem worse so I think I will have to get rid of the pen as it is unusable at this point.

plastered ceilings

Plastered Ceilings

Not having cable or internet access wasn’t as difficult of a transition for me as I thought it would be. I’m enjoying finding my own inspiration for a change instead of being constantly inundated by all the images on the web. I am working with my hands more: sewing, drawing, and cleaning. I am listening to more music. In a way, I feel like I am at an artist retreat.

plastered ceilings
Plastered Ceilings. Photographs ©2014 Carolyn A Pappas.