As we try to wrap things up here at the office (as much as that is possible) and prepare to head out for holiday time with our families, we'd like to take the opportunity to wish our family of friends on the blog a wonderful holiday season. May your days be merry and bright, and may all your paintings turn out just right!

We'll be back next week!

(left to right) Sarah Strickley (features editor), Jessica Canterbury (managing editor), Anne Hevener (editor) and Cindy Rider (art director)