wrapping things up!

I THINK this is going to be the week to wrap up a couple of important projects. One is my 2010 calendar. I just had the final proofing session with Bill at Phineas Graphics. AND I think my new website which is being designed by Kim at Three Graces Gallery should soon be up and running. YEAH! In addition to my work in pastel, the new site will also include my works in acrylic as well as an expanded giclee offering. AND.....I am also actually doing a little painting, a series inspired by my early morning walks.

is it true artists have more fun??

Some days it is! Yesterday I went with a friend for my FIRST surfing lesson. What a BLAST!! It was fun,exhilarating and an amazing workout. I had NO idea. The surf was big, so just paddling out was a challenge. I think I actually forgot to stand up all the way on my longest ride, so it was more of a "squatting maneuver", very graceful I am sure. Still I was screaming with delight the whole time.

So what does this have to do with art? Well, they say that one cannot create in a vacuum, but rather needs to experience life and then respond to it through their work. Just part of the job, I guess.