2016 - My second painting this year


Sketchbook Journal. 
Another blue-haired lady. 
At our age, we have come to realize that each and everyday we choose our mood. We can decide to be happy, or sad, or angry. Happy. Why wouldn't you choose to be happy everyday?

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