It seems a tumultuous and grievous time to be an American. Decisions about the quality of life for all individuals are being made on the national level that totally wound my spirit. I’m trying to quiet my inner rants and listen carefully for the voice of God in my life, but somedays, this is really difficult. It seems justified to just take things into my own hands … but what can I do to make a difference? And I realize, once more, that I have no ability to change anything but what I touch every day. My life and actions are humbled to this: being kind to my beloved, sitting on the floor to love up my dogs and cats, and doing my best to show love and take care of those around me. That’s my full-time job these days – along with my times to paint. There are days when I’m deep into a painting and I hear nothing around me – often to Paul’s dismay as he’s trying to tell me something important. And I surface again when the paper is saturated and the painting is done to greet his surprised expression of: “Didn’t you hear me at all?” The creative process is such an incredible mystery, and I feel tremendously blessed to have time to experience this journey!
Watercolors: East and
West
July 8-10, 2022
Studio 210-Arts In Hand
Gallery, Spooner, WI
I’m preparing for this upcoming exhibit at the Arts In Hand Gallery in Spooner. It’s an exciting opportunity and I’ll be displaying my watercolors with Gail Threinen’s Chinese Brush paintings. And it marks a celebration of the brand new studio/workspace, Studio 210, on the 2nd level of the gallery in downtown Spooner. Open: Friday, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gail and I will be demonstrating our art throughout the weekend. Plan now to stop by!
This week’s paintings are two in the Liltie Series: Whispering Waves and Sunset Shadows are both 4” x 6” paintings on 300 lb. watercolor paper.
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