Christmas Cards

Several years ago, I decided to paint Christmas cards and send them to friends and family.  

It takes a while to create 50 original paintings so I usually start before Thanksgiving.  This year, each one is created by drawing circles in the shape of a tree and then painting with metallic watercolors in each of the circles.

I haven't decided whether to paint a star at the top but probable will.

Last year, my nephew said "This is the first and only Christmas card I got this year and it's hanging on my fridge!"  

I guess the tradition of sending "real" cards through the mail is winding down as greetings are now send electronically.  Or not at all.  

I have learned over my lifetime, that things that go out of favor always come back.  So I will be one of the people that will cling to my "traditions" and hope, someday, they will come back again.

Happy Thanksgiving and looking forward to Christmas!