We have had several busy months and continue to remain in a state of "glass half full" which always feels so much better. For all of the whining and complaining about what is going on in the economy I look around and see abundance! Every friend and family member that I can think of has work, the restaurants and stores down here are packed, the weather is beautiful, people are buying art (a luxury item that often gets bypassed in a weak economy) ....and one phrase comes to mind in particular ...."Life is Good!" I love that expression and it is a reminder that everyday, every moment, is what we make of it. You can focus on the difficulties, or you can focus on the good stuff. I will admit that is not an easy thing to do, especially when life hands you those difficult losses like we have experienced the past few months.
In spite of those life transitions, everything great about this world is still there, just waiting for me to choose to see those things instead of the others.
So happy to be back!
We have held several workshops since I last wrote and had some wonderful students coming back for every session. As it was in the faux world for Steve and me, our clients are quickly becoming close friends! We have had waiting lists for all of our workshops for several months out which is exciting for me as I just took a chance on doing this last spring not knowing if it would be a good business decision or not. It was!
Lots of art shows too. The 5th Avenue national show in early January (my first!) was a great success and I will be exhibiting again March 24th and 25th. This month will be all about producing new inventory and I am excited to get underway with new pieces.
Steve and I have both had several nice commissions awarded to us too. Part of the fun of taking on those projects is getting to work with new clients on a personal project like that. Fun fun!
OK, off to the studio I go. There is work to be done (and beer in the fridge) so I must scoot!
Happy March everyone!
Cynthia
The featured painting at top center is one of Steve's, measuring approximately 8' x 5'. One of my favourites!
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