The decorations are up, and yes they are encroaching on my art space. Crowded, yes. Busy, yes. These cons do cause in me a reluctance to paint. Yet, there always comes a moment when I decide to make something as a holiday or thank you gift for someone this time of year. And with all the imbibing (what artist doesn't work better with a drink or two or ...), there's a guarantee that I'll be painting or drawing by the fire this season. So who will be the lucky recipient of this year's 2013 holiday Susan A. Wenz original? Oh, I think I know. Stay tuned.