Shells for Sooz

'Shells for Sooz' 6x6

My favorite place to hang out online is the wetcanvas pastels forum. I visit there several times a day when I am home just to catch up on what's happening with my pastel friends around the world as well as learn from them. On Monday I opened up wetcanvas to read that one of the forum's guides had passed away. Even though I never met Sooz, I am saddened by her passing. She was a funny, warm and welcoming person who made everyone feel like a part of the community. She will be greatly missed. There is a thread started for us to post paintings to dedicate to Sooz. This little shell painting is for her. She always had nice things to say about my beach and shell paintings so Sooz...this one is for you!