Mom always loved to tell me when I was a "little" that I received my darker, olive complexion because we lived near an

Native American reservation.

 My eyes always linger on those fortunate to have skin the color of Copper, Burnt Siena, Umber, Gold Oxide, Bronze

with blushes of Crimson.  

Working in a large journal these two women spilled out and onto the pages.  My references are photos I have taken.

Watercolor paper, Stablio pencil, willow charcoal, chalk pastel........

Recycled post office mailer, gesso with lots of texture, umber acrylic wash, Stablio pencil, willow charcoal, 

chalk pastel.

Working on a very rough texture was a challenge, but I liked the final result....

Two little offerings from my very messy studio table.

Heart Thought: could it be for the better if the entire earth's population were a warm honey color?  Could there be more peace and less class division? Just something to think about.