So much joy...

Here's a little peak into my contribution of Seth Apter's 'The Pulse of Mixed Media'.  I'm currently working on paintings for a solo exhibit at Inglewood Fine Arts this fall, will be hanging work at Cafe Koi in a couple of weeks, AND have been asked to write ANOTHER article for CLOTH PAPER SCISSORS!  My article which combines texture and abstract pattern titled 'WHISPERS: Soul Paintings' is in the current issue.  I've also been asked to be included in an exhibit and book about artists in their personal environments - which I am really excited about.

This week has been exhausting, and wonderful.  A new exhibit is up at the library and the statement I wrote about the artist and work has been published - I think it will receive really positive interest.  In fact, while hanging, a patron already asked about the possibility of purchasing work.  I'm always happy to direct any interest to the artists themselves and patrons really enjoy meeting the artists, as well.  I've also been asked to paint a bowl as a VIP for the Food Bank's upcoming Empty Bowls Festival which is a wonderful annual fundraiser.  I'm also looking forward to The Naked Leaf tea tin which features my canoe and should be out in a couple of weeks.  And, finally (I think), I am designing two murals for the library which are based the word 'imagine'.  The possibilities are endless.  Very fun.  Next week I'll share some of my projects from SouLodge...I feel so thankful to have had the opportunity to take part.

I wanted to share my list of gratitude for this week - a few of the things I am thankful for:
* sunny days
* homemade rhubarb crunch
* free green tea latte :)
* my happy family
* doing what I love
* meeting new and fabulous people
* my town
* bike rides
* menchie's yogurt ice cream (yum!)
* paint and canvas
* good books
* amazing friends
* blessings beyond measure