the color of happy feet

Some people wear mood rings.  Some people sport their favorite t-shirt or jeans or probably even sneakers when they are feeling all groovy and happy inside.

I wear fun socks.

These are my favorite pair:

I'm wearing them today.

Wanna know why?

Because I started my day by creating a background for a piece I am working on.  Here's a peak at the progress:

Is there really a better way to start your day than with the sun just coming up, a warm cup of coffee and a paintbrush in your hand?  Not for this Thursday there wasn't.  Bliss.  Joy.  And a positively delicious way to start an otherwise ordinary work day.  Happy Thursday!