One Month

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Well, one month ago I began my blogging adventure and I am beyond thrilled that I did. I have been trying to figure out why it has made me so happy and I finally came to a conclusion that makes at least a bit of sense. I realized the feeling I am getting from my bloggy interactions is very similar to the feeling I have when I am around other artists and art lovers at the Kenderdine Campus. It seems I have found a way to extend my "happy place feeling" into my everyday life. It might be a virtual type of reality, but the point is that it is actually a reality. At least I think all of you people are real ! I am excited about the months ahead; imagining the people I might meet, the wonderful art I will discover on other blogs, and the new art I might produce and want to share. I already have an idea of the subject I might want to explore next... once my boreal show is hung and I am able to exhale. The painting I am posting is a hint... it's called "The River In May" (pretty large hint actually). Once again it is acrylic on canvas and it is 18x24". I painted it from a photo I took on Mother's Day 2008 while on an adventure walk with the boys in my life! It has found a most wonderful home and now belongs to a couple (close family friends) that have been extremely supportive of my work.

I also have to share my excitement... I found my first advertisement in our local Planet S newspaper in their visual arts listings! Woo hoo! It's officially official! No backing out now. Full steam ahead! I took more paintings to the framer today and I have a couple more ideas I want to tackle and possibly complete in time for the show. The countdown is on! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...