A TOTAL 180

Many of us in the field of decorative painting share many similarities. whether we're pounding walls or finely painting furniture or murals, we're totally immersed in paint, glazes, and their by-products. What we do in our limited free time varies immensely, but I have found that many of us share a common hobby--gardening. Back to nature, the green movement, in many ways the total opposite of what we do in our daily lives. No matter how long, tiring or frustrating the day may have been, it's always nice to enter a totally different world at home. This spring, though late in arriving, was one of the best I can remember for gardening. Cooler temperatures and regular rain made for a beautiful season of continuous bloom. So for a break from the stifling heat of the past few days, and a complete change from the paint-speak, here are a few pictures of my garden- a work in progress.