Warm weather

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It is a good thing for me that the weather here in the mountains is so warm. (50's to 60's F)
My studio is full of oil paintings now.
Some are resting on drying racks to dry, others are on easels, awaiting for me to continue working on them.
The smell of oil is overpowering, but because of the warm weather, I keep my windows and door open while I am in the studio.
If it was 25 degree Fahrenheit, as it was last winter, I will not be able to do this.

I am making progress with the art I am working on.
It is so calming to work slow, taking my time to mix colors and to apply layers of texture.

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