Charlie O'Shields

They say life imitates art, and I think what you’ve described is why. You start with a vision in mind, but as you’re making your marks, you let them guide what comes next. I wish I could have been in the class to hear you speak!

I knew you’d Wow them! Art undergrads like to know how all the academics will lead them to a career. Their parents wanna know, too. By telling your amazing story and your outlook on life, you’ve inspired them to open their eyes to possibilities in the art world. Kudos!

Yea! Pollinators!

Beautiful doodle, Charlie. I love to watch all the insects in the garden.

Oh Charlie – I love your work and I adore your mind! Keep enjoying your journey 🙂

Love this, Charlie! I’m with Sandra, wishing I could have been in that classroom to hear you speak. I’m sure you and your presentation were an inspiration to those students.

Busy as Two Bees!

Right on Charlie!!

Happy Birthday Marisela! “Our lives should end up on a mountain top,” you said, “not in the valley.” But we have to descend the mountain and go into the valley to live our life helping others! You are wayyyyy to young to retire!

We are still in shorts here although there have been a couple of jeans and heater days already. The good part is Macintosh apples, and cranberries to freeze for cereal, and good books to read. Yummy! Take care Marisela.

Thanks so much, Linda! 😃💕 Yeah, I’ve always tried to never overstay my welcome with work. I try to stop and move on to something new just before I get burnt out… that way life is always fun!

Thanks so much, Marisela! 😃💕 Not knowing what’s next is ALL of the fun! hehe And so true. I always imagine a beautiful storybook trail spiraling to that mountaintop. The path doesn’t always go straight up, but there’s so much to enjoy and experience along the way. Keep on climbing that mountain!

Charlie you are always wonderful and great.

Adorable, Charlie! Wish we were seeing signs of Fall down here. Love our FL sunshine but miss those Autumn colors and cooler temps.

I really like the way you handled color and light in the votive candle. I also admire your use of white space. Somehow I have trouble reserving enough white spaces in my paintings.

Congratulations on your speaking engagement and I am sure they will love you as much as we do here. I am glad I “stumbled” into this site and community that you have gathered here. You are an inspiration and thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Awesome painting as well!

Lovely doodle, Charlie. At this time of year I like to sit in the garden as it’s getting dark. We have a few little solar lights that come on gradually. Not long after they’re alight the bat’s start appearing in the fading light.

Aww yes! That’s always such a wonderful feeling. I love an open fire… it’s been ages since I’ve been camping. 😃💕

Warm indeed