Ceres and Penn State Altoona applications went out yesterday, as well as for the gallery above the Touchstone theater in Bethlehem.  Faith gallery work is due the week of the 13th.  Feb 22nd: Harrisburg and Pastel show are due...April 1st New Arts Program small works show (need 5).  So...what to do?  Well, how about some small portrait studies in pastel?  It will keep my theme going and (full self portrait show for Ceres if I get in) qualify for the upcoming show specs.  Honestly, I do want to focus on some detail work in the portraits, so it's perfect timing.  If I'm not happy with them for the NAP show, I've plenty of small color studies to send.   Looks like I'll schedule to take down the Fernwood work on Sunday, since I'm off.  Recent self portrait only needs some touch ups on the lips and possibly background darkening, but it was done enough to send out.  Sending applications isn't as nerve racking as I remember it to be, oddly enough.  So long ago, thank goodness for digital cameras and the outphasing of slides.  It used to be so costly and time consuming.  Anyway, today I'll finish the portrait up and set up for the small work.  Have to remember to frame up the Faith Gallery work too.  It's been a great journey since starting up again Summer of 08.