Past inspiration helps with new

I painted this a couple months ago as I took oil painting lessons. Taking these one-on-one lessons with my friend Mary Lou Chibirka (a wonferfully talented painter)refreshed my eye to color and detail in what I was seeing. This freshed vision has helped in so many ways including my photography. In November, I took a break from my Monday morning lessons for holiday season. I promised to paint on my own and have a finished piece when I returned in January. Well here it is, January and no painting. But by having this piece hanging in my dining room im constantly reminded how much I enjoy oils and to call to restart my lessons and pick up my brushes tomorrow...