Cafe Beignet, lady reading a book in a New Orleans coffee shop. Watercolor by Tammy Green. Last month’s trip to New Orleans was largely a bust due to the unexpected snow storm, cher. We had a few good meals, saw a little bit of art and culture, noted the upcoming SuperbOwl measures, and then BAM, we needed snuggies and gloves and boots and things.

I managed to take a few pictures before that happened. This being the one the muse settled on to render. Coffee. Baked goods. A really good book. There are fewer things that sing to the soul, right?

This piece is 8.5 x 11, done in pen & ink with watercolor pens, watercolors, other water-soluble things. I mix and match because I really don’t care where it hangs in the gallery or what the little plaque says.  Except, maybe the label should mention the beignets and certainly a latte should get a pride of place.