We've had quite a scorcher the past few days with temps up to 102 degrees. I know for those in other areas that's nothing- but, I was a bit afraid to drive my truck in that heat for fear of a blowout, or overheating. But time inside has yielded and bit of marketing insight, a boost in my contacts on Facebook and the courage to jump out front and start up a group for the local dog park. After a long heartache and a very firm pooch kick from my social standing two years ago with my divorce I have summoned up the courage to try again. I have found a one hour trip to the dog park is now the better half of the evening. Which right now is probably a good thing, a nice boost to a broken ego, to talk with people who were once strangers and are becoming friends, Not a place I saw myself two years ago. Beaver Creek is pushing my professional people skills and paying off in wonderful reference pictures.
I was sad to see yet another childhood landmark close- Artist World Gallery and Supply Store has closed. A few moments in honor of my friend "Skip" who was my childhood hero and my driving target for me wanting to get into a Gallery. The originally gallery is an empty building and has been for years- nothing will fill the space with as much spirit as Skip and his collection of wildlife and Nature related prints and originals.I still remember seeing my first Carl Brenders- a wolf painting I held up to my own 24x36 wolf and wanting my work to look as sharp in focus, and full of emotion as his work. Skip set the bar for where I wanted to see my work and my ability- which is something I never had a chance to tell him.- Thank you Skip.
