Hello Everyone!
Manito Art Festival and Bazaar both went amazingly well despite some turbulent spring weather. Thank you to everyone who came out, whether it was to chat or to buy. It was so great to see you all!
I’ve finally settled on a date and I would like to invite you all to my Open Studio, Saturday August 27th. You’ll be able to finally see in person the studio you watched get built via my updates here, all decorated and busting with creativity. We can deep dive in my flat files, explore my sketchbooks and unframed work and hopefully have plenty of time to chat! I’ll have my booth up so you can buy originals, prints, cards, books and, hopefully, calendars, if something strikes your fancy! There will be delicious nibbles (bruschetta made from homegrown tomatoes anyone?) and all of my students (and anyone else who wants to!) are invited to bring their painting supplies to sketch in my garden and surrounding yard (I live on 10 acres!). I’m hoping that this will be a big art party. I’ve felt very supported and loved by my community (you guys!) these past two or so years so this is my thank you to you all and an opportunity for my dear friends to meet! You’ll get a formal invite email toward the end of July and please do RSVP-it’ll let me know how much prosecco to buy, haha!
This is a recently completed house portrait commission was an absolute delight to make-the light in particular, is glorious and I’ve always had a soft spot for yellow houses. Someday, I will live in a yellow house.
This piece, inspired by the view from a patron’s office, is going to be on display with other work by From Here artists in the display classes near baggage claim at the Spokane Airport. If you’re doing some traveling this summer-take a peek! And tell me where you’re going so I can live vicariously through you!
This painting is hanging at the Liberty Gallery (2nd floor of Auntie’s by the elevators) for a show all about Riverfront Park. Stop by and check out the other artwork inspired by our magnificent park!
I’ll be showing artwork at Dry Fly Distillery for the whole month of July. It’s a really neat location. I especially like being able to see all the distilling equipment through their big windows.
Wishing you all the best and hope to see you at my Open Studio!