I am excited to be helping a small group of local LO Artists pull together the first Lake Oswego Open Studio Tour! We have been talking among ourselves about this for a few years. So had a few others so forces have been joined and we see the event coming together. Emails have been sent to artists and a board has formed to organize and operate the tour. Keep an eye out for publicity for this exciting event in local papers, social media and very soon our website. See you in the fall!
We're Back....almost!
After two years of waiting this virus out I managed to be among the lucky to get it in July. It is hard to believe it has taken such a hold on the planet but it appears as though we may be dealing with the fall out and new variants for some time. I had heard in the beginning it might be with us until 2024. Then I thought yea, that would be a drag but somewhere deep inside I knew that was the truth. At this point I am confident that Covid will be with us for some time and we must move on.
While I paused my work during the bulk of the pandemic I was able to complete some wonderful commissions and participate in a fundraising event for Art’s Council of Lake Oswego. My painted bench brought them $1000 from a supporter and kept me painting during the last year. I am so grateful to all of those who support the arts and our community is blessed with many generous souls. I am thankful to the collectors that created work for me and kept me in the studio during some secluded months as well! Let’s keep spirits rolling high as we emerge from under our various rocks and roofs to become strong and healthy for the next years to come! Keep creativity near you and enjoy your friends and family.
Virtual Reality!
It’s 2020 and life is different as we all know by now. Both Portland Open Studios and my seasonal local gallery will be going online next month instead of in person. I hope to continue to sell some paintings and stay in good spirits but missing the human contact will be difficult. This too will pass and I look forward to seeing my friends and collectors in 2021! Thanks to all of you for your support and interest in the workings of an artist. Stay strong and healthy!