I'm Painting At HOME, Thanks to Patty

My childhood friend Patty gave me a very generous Chanukah gift card for Michael's and today I went and spent it ALL. Thank you Patty! I got a set of acrylics with 12 tubes of paint, 3 brushes, painting boards, sketching pencils, eraser, sharpener, mixing palette, painting knife, and thank goodness an instruction leaflet!
I also bought a forth paint brush separate from this set that fans, and a portable travel easel that sits on the table top so I can sit and paint.

As the weather was in the high 50's I was able to go into my back yard and paint. My first all by myself (no teacher to show and ask) attempt were these purple thistles from a photograph I had taken a while back. Nothing to brag about here, but just showing my endeavors and to let you know I am having fun.

And then there was healthy lunch of a little tuna (canned in water), and fresh veggies. Later in the day I had a kiwi and a small piece of cheese. I feel completely satisfied. The big Trial was getting in and out of Michaels for the paints without buying a piece of chocolate. It has been my so called treat to myself each time I've gone into that store. They very nicely have them placed at the check out stand.
But you know what? I didn't even notice them. I was so excited about my purchase! Oh and I got three small and three large canvases too! Grandma Moses watch out!