What a WEEK!

Lately I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they’ve seen my work everywhere, that I’m the hardest working artist they know, that I’m putting it out there. And let me tell ya, I feel it!

So much is happening these days. The week started out with being notified that I was featured in Voyage Denver. It’s a fun little read if you’d like to know more about me and my work.

This week I got accepted into Artisans of Mancos – an artist co-op just outside of Durango. I wasn’t expecting to have my work there until the end of the month but they texted and said to bring it in yesterday, so there I was throwing things together. It was all super last minute so I still have some ideas and more to display, but here’s what it looks like so far. If you happen to be in Mancos, stop by! 101 Grand Ave.

After my morning flurry of setting up at Artisans, I went home and prepared for the opening of Pastiche, a group exhibit of 7 women interpreting 8 different works of art. It was a fantastic opening – we got such great feedback from everyone. I painted 2 Van Gogh’s and although mine were direct interpretations, it was pretty challenging to recreate with chalk what was originally done in oil paint. This exhibit is upstairs at the Smiley Building in Durango (1309 E. Third Ave), and will be up until January 8.

As if this wasn’t enough, this morning I woke up and prepared 6 paintings to be delivered to the Earthen Vessel Gallery in Durango – at their new MAIN AVENUE location (934 Main Ave Unit A)! I was pretty excited that Valerie (the owner) wanted to hang them right behind the counter as you walk in the door, out front and center. I’m excited to see where things go with the new location!

AND of course I was still doing my “real” job all week – graphic design involving signage, newsletters, ads, donor letters, and I can’t even remember all the rest. ha ha! I’m looking forward to painting tomorrow (commission!) and then Monday I’ll be returning to Willowtail Springs for my third artist residency (I CAN’T WAIT!) I’m really looking forward to painting all week and I can’t wait to show you all of the fun new work. Stay tuned!