New Plans, Goals and Hopes
I hope you all are enjoying the start of your 2018. I guess I’m kind of a “New Year Nerd” – January is one of my favorite months with it’s theme of new plans, new goals, new hopes. This … Keep reading here…
Category Archives: Painting
‘Tis the Season… to Relax
November’s shows are over and there’s one more before wrapping up the year. This Saturday, December 2nd, our artist co-op is having a “mini” show at Annie Allen’s studio in Lincoln at 3317 Blackfoot Valley Ranch Road from 12-6pm. Chili, … Keep reading here…
New Season, New Space
October has been momentous in many ways. Our youngest child moved away, so with the bittersweet feelings that go along with empty nest syndrome came the reality that I can now expand my studio space. I moved from a … Keep reading here…
Where Did They Go?
Many times I’m asked “how did you come up with this idea?” when someone is looking at a painting. AKA “Are you crazy or on drugs?” Yes, those have been real questions, lol… Last summer a visitor to … Keep reading here…
Mini Mode
Summer is officially over and I’ve been reflecting on our whirlwind season. I have fall art shows lined up, but there will be a nice lull in September. Time to focus on painting more minis for the season! As … Keep reading here…
Time to Color
This is a bit earlier than usual since I’m off to Bellevue this week – SO, so excited! And THANK YOU MT Art Council for helping with my expenses to get there. I haven’t had a show since February and … Keep reading here…
Fireworks!
As you’re reading this, we are on our way to the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland. Not only do I get to hear amazing live music at home every day from my guitarist hubby, but we take in as many music events as … Keep reading here…
May Showers
Isn’t it lush out there? All the moisture has brought out every little thing that could possibly bloom and the hills are green as green can be! One of my favorite flowers is the Arrowleaf Balsamroot. I have zillions … Keep reading here…
April’s Excitement
What a month! April began with the exciting news that I am invited to show at the Bellevue, WA Festival of the Arts in late July. An estimated 300K people attend the 3 art shows happening together that weekend … Keep reading here…
Time for Therapy!
As I sit down to write this, I realize I want to mention spring weather. Again! Aaaand I see weather was at the top of my mind for the past 3 newsletters….. Obviously I’m suffering from lack-of-sunshine-itis. Here’s my plan … Keep reading here…