This seems to be the message of the week. Our son and his sweet family are on their way to their new home in Arizona. The move comes with a lot of angst – the rest of their families are here in Minnesota and Wisconsin – but they have considered this decision with so much thoughtfulness that it seems to be the perfect place for them right now. And it’s good to remember that life is dynamic and always changing. So with the confidence of a young family on the go, this move seems to offer them incredible possibilities.
And I’m feeling a bit of “moving on” today – not about physically moving, but about a renewed energy in my spirit. Since early Spring, it’s been a season of meeting deadlines and painting for several upcoming exhibits. Now, there is a natural pause in the schedule and a wonderful time to reflect and consider “what’s next?” We had such a grand time in the new space of Studio 210-Arts In Hand Gallery this past weekend for the Watercolors: East and West Exhibit. It is 22 steps from the sidewalk on Walnut Street to the bright, airy studio space – so we got our exercise toting art bins and supplies up and down those steps! My co-artist, Gail Threinen is a talented Chinese Brush Painter, and it became a weekend of learning (for me, too!) and a wonderful opportunity to visit with all who came to support the arts in Spooner! It is a joy to be part of a dedicated community of volunteers, management team and board members who are committed to making the Arts In Hand Gallery-Spooner a destination for art and creative learning.
This week’s painting, Bessie, is a Liltie Series 4” x 6” watercolor painting featuring one of the wonderfully friendly cows roaming the Irish countryside.
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