This question was put to me the other day: What do artists do? And, of course, this could be answered in many different ways. In fact there are likely as many answers as there are artists. We are all individuals, after all.
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Let It Be Me, Lyrics by the Indigo Girls
I was listening to music while I was painting and this song came on. I thought it was so filled with hope and wisdom that I wanted to share it with you
Dog Coat Pattern Trial For My Rescue Dog Finn
Getting Finn’s custom-made coat is taking a little more effort than he’d bargained for. Anita mailed the first prototype of the dog coat pattern to our little man and it just doesn’t work for him at all. So they are already back at the drawing table with the pattern, making the back one piece with front leg holes. And they’re changing the velcro closures.
Sunset + Super Moonrise in New Mexico
Saturday night I was outside at sunset expecting the Super Moon to rise over Truchas Peaks at any moment. My timing was off, though. It wouldn’t show itself for another forty minutes or so. I stayed outside as the sun was setting, waiting, because I wanted to be sure to get a picture of the Super Moon for you all.
The First Flooded Fields of Spring
When the mayordomo (the individual in a village that oversees use of the water) gives permission to do so, local farmers and ranchers open the gates that are holding the water back, allowing irrigation water to flood their fields. It is always such a beautiful sight! The water flows over their land, forming shallow lakes.
Eleven Lessons I’ve Learned About Being A Blogger
These are eleven lessons I’ve learned about being a blogger. The High Road Artist blog began about a year and a half ago and I’ve learned a few things along the way.
Rescued Baby Chipmunks
I was sitting at the Anna Karin Gallery the other day when I started hearing some rustling and chirping. There, under the propane heater, with his little head tucked tightly into the corner, was a tiny baby chipmunk.