How long have you been painting? She asked. I never know how to answer that question. Forever? I mean, does finger painting in grade school count? Kinda. How about watercolors in highschool? Maybe. How about the acrylics I played with in my 20's or the craft paint I fiddled with here and there? I don't know. I've been putting quality acrylic paint on quality canvas for just 4 years. But before that I struggled with watercolor (again) and of course, I sketched and did other creative things, dabbling in a long list of arts and crafts, really, forever. So, when I'm asked how long have I been painting, the easy answer is 4 years. But it doesn't give a hint to the real, lifelong longing to be an artist or the pursuits that have built the foundation for the work I'm doing now. So, for me, it's not an easy answer. And I still don't feel like I've answered it.

Sneak Peek

I've been working on expanding my price points before the summer festival season and the Studio Tour (www.skagitart.com) and this fun collection of 6x6 paintings on paper is part of my effort. The paintings tell the story of a life lived in a flower garden. I've also had my first prints made and continue to work on expanding my collection. To see more, please plan on visiting the studio July 16-17. Take the link for more information.

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