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Life takes lots of twists and turns; mine way too many lately. With my oldest son heading to college in a few weeks and a hurting economy, I'm having to work more as a nurse. Those hours are going up and painting time is going down! And, I am missing what the creative process does to the brain--escape! Creativity is going to have to come in a different form, as in how to find time to paint. Despite this complaining, please forgive me, I have completed a few painting in the past few months. Here's a sampling....

Where Have I Been??

Where have I been? Wow it has been a few months since I have been at blogspot! The holidays, a surgery, travel, a senior in high school searching for a college...but I'm back on track for now. Applications are being filled out and sent in for spring art shows. Right now, you can find my work online at Richeson75.com in the Pastels Competition. My piece, "Sitting Seagulls", is located in the Still Life/Abstract/Animals Gallery. It's always exciting to be a part of the Richeson75 International competitons. Thanks for checking it out!

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http://www.studiosatmonticello.com/schedule.html

I'll be participating in this event. Weather is looking great! We have a few great sites picked out for painting on location!

Should be fun! Can't wait to see what is created in the next 2 days!

Two Weekends, Two Shows, Two Awards

The past two weekends have been quite busy! First, the 47th Annual Art Show by CBAA at Ocean View where I received an Award of Merit and the Member's Choice Award (what an honor by my peers)! Then, this past weekend was Stockley Gardens Arts Festival. I can't rest yet because next on the agenda is the Out & About Norfolk Paint Out October 22 & 23 with the Wet Paint Sale October 24th. Finally, my solo exhibit at Walls Fine Art Gallery opens November 7.

Painting Away!

I just finished a new beach scene tonight. I have a lot of work ahead of me as I prep for my upcoming solo show. Pastels on suede--it's been a while and I'm having fun with it!

Where's Summer Going?

Time is flying!  As I look toward the fall and show opportunities, I was blessed to meet with a local gallery owner this week.  I am excited about signing a contract with Walls Fine Art Gallery and an upcoming solo exhibit on November 7.  Check out this gallery at www.wallsva.com.  They have some pretty cool stuff in there!  

Online Exhibit

Until July 12, I have 2 paintings on display in Kimberly, WI for the Richeson75 Still Life & Floral Show. You can also view the exhibit online at http://richeson75.com/. This has been an exciting opportunity to be a part of an international exhibit!