Wow, what a year it's been since last visiting! I'm now creating and making my own penmaking "blanks" using Polyester Resin. Well, resin along with just about any other material I can think of! Burl Cap strips, acorn caps, pinecones, crushed pepper, postage stamps, alabaster, pasta, it's almost endless! And it sometimes borders on an obsession. I find myself looking through the grocery store, more to look for new art possibilities than for food!
Anyway, this economy really is bad. Both Chris and I had our worst sales year ever. People are scared, and just can't bring themselves to buy unnecessary items like art with the frequency they used to. We didn't even bother with the high-end Mountain Art Shows this Summer, as too many of our artist friends were having a tough time making their booth fees. This too will pass...
I lost a dear artist friend this year, Scott Langeswitch. He did metal garden sculptures, and he was on the very edge of breaking out. His art was wicked good, and it hit me hard. I got him to join the Parker Artist Guild, he got a tent and was ready to go. He died 2 weeks before the Guild show, which would have been his first. Scott had a laugh you could never forget, he was a wonderful partner to his wonderful Linda, and we all will miss him terribly. He had so much light around him, mainly because he gave off so much himself. We'll play in the next life, Scotty!
We're having a most wonderful Holiday season! Chris's brother and Fiance are here, and we're having a blast. I am, however, completely exhausted! Baking, cooking, cookie decorating...I need a vacation.
For the few people that bought something from my website, my eternal gratitude! And Patti, your order was most welcome, as always. Here's wishing all of us a much better year, not only in moving art, but in creating it! I have so many things bouncing around in my head, and need to get out in my studio and grind.
Almost forgot. I was accepted into the Colorado Master Gardener Program!!! I start on January 11, and cannot wait. Happy Gardening!
Anyway, this economy really is bad. Both Chris and I had our worst sales year ever. People are scared, and just can't bring themselves to buy unnecessary items like art with the frequency they used to. We didn't even bother with the high-end Mountain Art Shows this Summer, as too many of our artist friends were having a tough time making their booth fees. This too will pass...
I lost a dear artist friend this year, Scott Langeswitch. He did metal garden sculptures, and he was on the very edge of breaking out. His art was wicked good, and it hit me hard. I got him to join the Parker Artist Guild, he got a tent and was ready to go. He died 2 weeks before the Guild show, which would have been his first. Scott had a laugh you could never forget, he was a wonderful partner to his wonderful Linda, and we all will miss him terribly. He had so much light around him, mainly because he gave off so much himself. We'll play in the next life, Scotty!
We're having a most wonderful Holiday season! Chris's brother and Fiance are here, and we're having a blast. I am, however, completely exhausted! Baking, cooking, cookie decorating...I need a vacation.
For the few people that bought something from my website, my eternal gratitude! And Patti, your order was most welcome, as always. Here's wishing all of us a much better year, not only in moving art, but in creating it! I have so many things bouncing around in my head, and need to get out in my studio and grind.
Almost forgot. I was accepted into the Colorado Master Gardener Program!!! I start on January 11, and cannot wait. Happy Gardening!
