A nice gesture

I had an artist/friend/acquaintance come in my studio yesterday and tell me how wonderful I am, how inspiring I am. How I just don’t let anything get in the way – am unstoppable, and she admires that in me.  My heart skipped a beat. I wondered how she drew theses conclusions about me. I rarely [...]

Happy Holidays!

Almost as soon as we finished our turkey dinner, we tossed all the pumpkins and gourds in the creek – and dug out the Christmas Wreaths to hang on the door. I think we are even going to get our tree Saturday or Sunday. I love decorating for Christmas.  Last year I really enjoyed the [...]

Year End

Nothing like the end of the year to help put things in perspective.  Take inventory; making sure I cram all my goals in – or at least make an honest attempt – Both professional and personal. To put myself in check: Make sure I am aware, and living intentionally. To realize who I am [...]

For all the dreamy lovers of the arts…..

This was in last Wednesday’s paper (where I live – Fernandina Beach)

EDITORIAL ~~ What happens after the music stops playing?
Sound the trumpets. The city and county have committed to a two-year, $300,000-plus-expenses, no-bid, unbudgeted agreement with lobbyist Buddy Jacobs’ law firm.
This is all about “musical chairs,” the fanciful proposal to move city employees into a [...]

mediocre art

It is 11-11…………make a wish.
I am frustrated with 1-2 of my pieces right now.  I have about 10-10×10’s going on or completed for the exception of two of them that are giving me fits. I think I just need to walk away for a little bit.
I read or heard once that “Only a mediocre artist [...]

First Friday Art Opening: Island Interpretations

Don’t expect a bunch of palm trees and dolphins from me – However I am inspired by this place that I live and I do have a ton of new work! So come by if you can.

if you live nearby……
Come join us this Friday Evening for the First Friday Art Walk & Studio Tours. 
Come [...]

Good News!

I received my first quartly residual check from my publishing company yesterday!  Woo Hoo1  Don’t get me wrong – I am certianly not ready to retire, but I am finally making money while I sleep!  Yea!

Hope

Well I voted today.  One thing I know for sure:  No matter who you voted for, we will have a new president tomorrow.  One that will hopefully get this economy in a better place.  Especially since the Blue Door Artists are having an art opening this Friday – and I need to sell some work!
It [...]