HAPPY 2011 TO YOU ALL! Yet another decade has passed and we launch into a new one. “Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?” I used to but between all the holidays and resolutions it tended to give me what they call the “holiday blues.” For several years now, I have tried another approach. While Christmas and Easter are the most important holidays for me personally and spiritually, I had to find a way to overcome the hubbub of all the visiting and other activities related to celebrations. What is it? I treat every day as any other day. Doing this keeps me from the ups and downs that can come and scuttle my ship. It has worked great for me and has relieved me of so much self-imposed pressure. And when I resolve to do something, I just do it. As of December 1, I had nothing on my...
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THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE SALE the following pieces to long-time collectors as well as new during November!
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THOSE WHO KNOW ME know that I am not one to meddle nor engage in rumors; but am getting hints here and there that PAM may be making a come back! I surely hope so! And if it does I’ll be as happy as a pig in mud, or is that “an artist in paint?” Either way, if you get a sense of something happening don’t hesitate to post here.
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FOUND SOME GREAT GLOVES the other day, quite by accident. While in a fabric store looking for notions, I spotted a display with several very nice items. One was this set of gloves. Curious, I opened the box and found two with the fingertips removed. Have seen things like this before but these are lightweight, fit well (come in three sizes) and claim to keep your hands warm. Of course, they are mainly for sewing/crafting but why not for plein air painting or even photography? I am going to try them out, but wanted you to know about them in case you want to secure some for yourself. If you don’t have a fabric store, try the product web site. I got this from the box. Also check out their little wrist bean bag (again for sewing but I got one for my computer…super duper.) I do not think...
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SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST – While in the Hudson River Valley last Monday, Jamie Grossman asked if I would like to paint the next day in a paint out on Bannerman Island. I did not have a clue what that was. With just a phone call I was accepted and as part of a group of 13 painters we set off for just a four hour event! Sound fast? It was!! I was taken by events faster than they happened. I was honored and delighted to be a part of this adventure. It is rare for folks to even visit this island as it is a beautiful yet dangerous venue. Bannerman Island Arsenal was purchased by Francis Bannerman in 1900. In 1901 he built a castle-like structure and house. The castle housed black powder, civil war weapons and more from the military and isolated in the castle. He...
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