We tried an interesting new technique. Pulverize some charcoal until it's powder. We put charcoal sticks in plastic bags and then pounded them with a hammer. Poured some out on watercolor paper then poured or splashed some water on it. This then can be the basis of a painting.
This is what it looks like. This is Nina's. She sees a face and maybe a body.
Esther saw trees and hills- looks like the aftermath of the Fallbrook fire- This is the beginning of a neat painting.
Margaret added color to her charcoal--beautifully!
This is one of my charcoal blobs. What do you see in it?
I saw trees in my next blob, so started painting them. Mary said "where's the charcoal?" I had completely painted over it. She also saw several other problems. I'll keep working on it.
This also looks like the Fallbrook fire. I guess we just can't get it out of our minds.
Somehow I missed photographing Sue and Diane's paintings. Maybe they'll finish them and I'll photograph them next week.
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR DIANE INTERUPTS ART CLASS- pleasantly!!!
Esther and Diane enjoy a laugh!
Margaret and Mary
Nina, Carol and Sue
Mary and Diane
Everybody did some "art" on the birthday card. I just noticed that mine said "Happy Birday ".
Sue made a beautiful birthday cake and brought coffee and neat cups for everyone to keep.
A wonderful time was had by all! What a great group!
The art class, minus me, Sandy, Doris, and Diane.
Our teacher, Mary Tomaskevitch contemplates my painting
Beth
Carol
Diane
Esther
Karen
Kay
Mary critiques Margaret's collage
Nina
Sue
Barbara
Carol
Kay
Sue
Esther
Diane
Margaret
Karen
Beth 
Nina
This was in todays (June 1) L.A. Times. She really captured the experience.
We celebrated Nancy's birthday at the Moonlight Roller Rink Jubilee in Glendale, Ca. A wonderful extravaganza put on by Charles Phoenix who loves to celebrate life in the 50's-60's (See link to Charles Phoenix's site at right)
Charles Phoenix inviting everyone to do the Hokey Pokey at the intermission. We declined.
A clever purse made from a watering can carried by one of the
Old time skating stars.
All sailors skate 
The organist or as introduced by Charles Phoenix, The most famous skating rink organist in the world.
This is what it looks like. This is Nina's. She sees a face and maybe a body.
Esther saw trees and hills- looks like the aftermath of the Fallbrook fire- This is the beginning of a neat painting.
Margaret added color to her charcoal--beautifully!
This is one of my charcoal blobs. What do you see in it?
I saw trees in my next blob, so started painting them. Mary said "where's the charcoal?" I had completely painted over it. She also saw several other problems. I'll keep working on it.
Esther and Diane enjoy a laugh!
Nina, Carol and Sue
Mary and Diane
Everybody did some "art" on the birthday card. I just noticed that mine said "Happy Birday ".
Sue made a beautiful birthday cake and brought coffee and neat cups for everyone to keep.
