Hi, lovelies! I’m back, sort of. I confess the reposts and this week’s new posts were all set up before my knee replacement surgery. I thought I’d surely be ready to sit at a desk again by the two-week mark, but that turns out to have been a bit ambitious. I expected I’d be able to use my laptop by now, but I can’t stand anything putting weight on my leg yet, and sitting fully upright is also still on my to do list. I’m currently perched uncomfortably on my office chair trying to reply to comments and write this post before my knee locks up.

Here’s what I propose. Rather than bumming us all out with another week (or more) of reposts, I thought I’d compromise. I will still post something new every M-F (with the usual reposts on the weekends). However, the posts will be very brief. I will still be bringing you beautiful things, but I will limit my reporting on my subjects until sitting at the desk is once again realistic. Deal?

Today’s wonderful artist is Spain-based Estonian impressionist painter Alena Shymchonak. The artist doesn’t sell prints, only original paintings, and I find that really intriguing. You can learn more about the lovely Alena on her website and on Instagram, Facebook, and on the Tikk Gallery website.

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