Sunny Side Up
The sun is out and it smells differently today. Little brown birds are moving incognito and feverishly over my hillside garden. The shadows feel late today as if they too were languishing in the sun. On days like this I’m [...]
You Gotta Have Heart
Every once in awhile this happens. Stories unravel in front of paintings and I listen. I am a vessel for their secrets. “I know I’m over sharing. I wanted to thank you and appreciate you for your art. I [...]
We will be closing in 15 minutes
The art fair ended as quietly as it had started. I watched some last minute buyers make quick choices at a booth across the aisle from me. I've learned to never pack up early. You just never know what might [...]
stARTup Small Works Last Day
It's the last day of the stARTup Small Works Art Fair. Too soon to give a final reporting but so far I've sold two paintings and have more people interested in taking an encaustic workshop with me. Art fairs are [...]
Count down to Small Works Art Fair
You think it would be easy. I sent my submission of 9 paintings, resume and statement in to Start Up Small Works Art Fair. Weeks went by and then I received the good news. Acceptance! Did the happy dance. Thank [...]