Searching for the Light: Courtney

BRETT SHEA
I learned yesterday morning, that my nephew, Brett, passed away...a phone call I never expected from my brother. He was in the prime of his life, a handsome, 28 year old terrific guy. He lived in California and worked in the entertainment industry. He was due home to spend Christmas in Atlanta. I don't know why these things have to happen, but I know that he is going to be so missed by his parents and sister, Courtney, pictured above and his aunts and uncles and cousins and girlfriend. And I know that I didn't get to see him enough in my lifetime. Love you, Brett.

SAVORIES

First cup of coffee, the smell of a newly mowed lawn, the quiet of the morning, smell of freshly polished wood, hearing my son's tires as he pulls into the driveway, freshly laundered sheets, a chick flick, freshly popped popcorn, a good laugh, the first fire in the fireplace in autumn, the smell of new art supplies, hot shower on a cold day, the way new love feels, a good report from the dentist, a tax refund (what's that?), good Italian food, a bra that fits, anything that makes my son happy, when the bathroom scale goes...down, an old love, breakfast on my deck, music, shoes that fit AND look good, my faith, home improvements, time spent with any of my siblings, stars, homemade soup, a rainy day, special friends, CHOCOLATE, breast cancer survivors, smell of my suitcase after a beach vacation, a good book, freshly painted toenails, no traffic, decorating the Christmas tree, good deeds, the beauty of freshly fallen snow, jeans that fit....

SIMPLY BLUE

"Simply Blue" is the title of my blue art journal...my first journal. It started out as my summer- vacation -at -the- beach -fun- art -project but it became so much more. I "journaled" a page full of "blue" ideas and then chose the ones I wanted to illustrate....the "blues", feelin' blue, blue jeans, red, white & blue and on and on. I love the color blue! If you're having trouble getting started on your journal...choosing a "color theme" is a good place to start. You'd be amazed at all of the ideas you can come up with....yellow submarine, yellow banana, topaz yellow....etc., etc. Notice I didn't use red....I already have a whole list of "red" things I want to journal about!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

My nephew, Brett

BOOMER

Got his Masters!

Art to the 5th

ART makes me happy

Create More Art!

Wishing you Peace

Artist who inspires.....

BOOMIE BOY

Boomie Boy

Memorial Day 2012

Tom & Maggi

Magnificent Sight

WELCOME HOME!!!

Handsome Boy

Love the Red, White & Blue

Self-Explanatory

All Grown Up

July 2011

My Baby

READY TO SERVE

Flea Market Find - Prayer Book

My Marine Son

A "Little Cup" of Light

It's about ...the light....

Reorganized

Miz Bev

Up to her neck in snow....

This is someone's son

Yummy Apples

Boomer Boy

There's No Room to Work!

Dog Days of Summer

Journal Page

Red, White & Blue Breakfast

A Book I Couldn't Put Down

Fish Wrapped....

Patriotic Pup

Patriotic Posies

Collage/Mixed Media

Lynne Perrella's Workshop

Workshop I'm Taking

Teach your children

Daily Painters Abstract Gallery 2

For 2010

Brett & Courtney

New Year's Eve

If you buy no other music this holiday season

A Message from Dove Chocolate

Stars At Night

Summertime

Fortune Cookie

Snapple Real Fact #102

What Time Is It?

Boomer

Red, White & Blue

May Day

Cute Factor is a #10

1st Draft

Cadbury Mini Eggs

About Spring

Tom's April Postcard

May the road rise up to meet you...

Cutie Pie Pup

Tom's January Postcard

The Hand of History

Dianne's Birthday Card

Tom

Havana Memories

Tom's December Postcard

Tom's November Postcard

Tom's October Postcard

B.C. Awareness Month

My Left Hand

My Right Hand

Summer Art

Staff Sergeant Tom

Mr. Shea's Classroom

July