Belinda's getaway

Belinda had a getaway this weekend to the winter session of Mission u, an event offered by the United Methodist Women. She went with another Stevi UMC member all the way to Laurel (near Billings) and had a wonderful time.

A wet weekend

Fishing on the Bitterroot River

Next 48x60 painting underway

Adding steps to his "tree"

As Charles was leaving Stevensville this morning, he spotted a fly fisherman on the Bitterroot River.

His goal was to get some more work done in the three studios which he accomplished!

This week in the studio

Sculpting ideas being shared

Sand blasting underway

Ideas taking shape

This week's painting

Painting critique

This week in the studio was lots of fun for Charles!

The wild west

Mergansers on the Refuge

Early evening geese returning home

The local rafter of turkeys paid a visit to the back deck today, a surprise for everyone, including Patch! We regularly see geese, ducks, and other wildlife wherever we go in the Valley.

Week one complete!

Painting critique

Next batch of painting already underway

Part of the first sculpting project

Hand-building ceramics project underway

The 18" base is ready!

Charles completed the first week of classes and feels positive about each of the studio courses. He volunteered for the first class critique in painting and got very positive comments about the green painting he completed over the winter break. He's already set up two new 'systems' for new paintings and completed another in the wax series.

Back to school

Hiking the "M" on the first day of class

Making music in the University Center

New wax piece early stages

Charles began his final semester at the University of Montana today with a great group of classes. This term he'll be taking three studio classes: Painting (his concentration), Sculpting, and ceramics (hand-building). He'll round out his schedule with a seminar for Bachelor of Fine Arts students.

A good looking cat

Wesley took a pause from his busy schedule Monday morning to strike a pose on the hutch holding Belinda's pitcher collection. On Tuesday, he waited for Charles to return from class with a cool demeanor.