It's been a while since I've updated here in any capacity other than posting paintings or drawings. I have to say this about Deviantart, there's a lot of images on it. And a lot of them that float through my inbox, I have no idea now who they're from or why I'm watching the submitter. So I'll be culling my watchlist soon. You won't be offended, I reason, because I likely haven't commented on your work in about two years or so.



I've updated my website at LydiRaeBlack.com with a different structure and new paintings. I've been learning how to do a website by simply using whatever I can to make it work, so if you find an error, please let me know.



If you're interested in seeing any of the paintings I'm working on, please click on this picture to go to my blog. I try to update it as often as I make any progress, which is sometimes really often, and other times can sit for weeks.
Here's a current project:




I received two Awards of Merit from the California State Fair.  I'm pretty happy about it, and the ribbons are very nice, (they blow my old first place pickled okra ribbons out of the water.) Overall it's been a pleasant experience and I'm looking to compete in other fine art competitions.