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2002 with hopes and wishes for the best life has to offer, I paused to
look back on the events of the year just passed. The most noticeable
was the growth I've had as an artist. In the year 2000, the opportunity
presented itself to take a workshop with one of the finest artist/teachers
I have ever known.
"With Bill I honed my skills using
gouache and pastel"
Bill McEnroe resides in Olympia and has a wonderful history. (See
his art and biography on the internet @ www.artshow.com/APOW, or www.olympiaartleague.com).
With Bill I honed my skills using gouache and pastel. These two media
allowed me to expand my subject matter in 2001 to include portraits, americana,
landscapes and animals in impressionistic style. The luminous quality
seen in my seascapes was translated to the pastel and gouache paintings.
Paintings that GLOW!
Of course, seascapes have been my focus for
the oils. I have from three to five large canvases near to completion,
and several more planned for the new year.
"My digital photo research file
also grew by leaps and bounds"
My digital photo research file also grew by
leaps and bounds. My camera accompanied me
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every trip I took, no matter where. (I
have snapshots of every tree along I-5 from Washington to California
at every season, from dawn to dusk, rain or shine.) Our oldest son
and his family moved to Eastern Washington in July, which presented new
challenges, new adventures and a whole new group of subjects to paint.
The grandchildren appeared in several pastel and gouache paintings.
The website in 2001 expanded with the
addition of new prints and note cards. I became more involved in
two local groups, taking office of vice president of the South Sound Artists
Guild, and director at large for the Olympia Art League.
"A new interest, Bonsai, captivated
my husband and me"
Yard and garden work occupied the summer months and a new interest,
Bonsai, captivated my husband and I (One day I shall take you on a virtual
tour of my studio and garden).
As I look back on 2001, I feel satisfied and
humbled. Life has been good and friends and clients most gracious.
Have a blessed and wonderful 2002!
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