Making My Own Art

I painted these two pictures of Ramsar for Tus, my cousin. He took Mom and me to the Caspian region and didn't let us spend a dime. Both views are from his land, overlooking the lovely Alborz mountains. The Caspian Sea is actually behind you as you look at these mountains, so his house, if ever built, will have magnificent views. He has had an architect draw up plans for a house, but is indecisive about building. I purchased two sheets of heavy 18 x 24 watercolor paper to work on. My box of paint is a traveling one and limited in color, but I love mixing colors so it really worked out fine.

I have been indoors all day. It's a good thing I can do art, otherwise I would die. I don't know how people who are not creative manage. I have been able to release some of my stress by painting. No, I have been able to release MUCH of my stress by painting. It has been a long, hot, and laboring few weeks for me and I feel the novelty of everything is dying. It's time to go home. I have neither Sheerin's diplomacy nor Neda's good nature, and after 5 1/2 weeks, I tell it as I see it.

I am going to Vida's house for dinner. Ramin has been sick for the last few days, but I hope he makes it tonight.