This past year was a super year for art sales, with 75% of my sales going to patrons in the prairies. Thank-you for your support.
February found us on the warm beaches of Mexico, re-energizing and making plans for the new year.
In April we hosted a Mike Svob workshop. Attending one of Mike's classes has been on my 'to do' list for many years. We also hosted workshops with Janice Robertson and Carey Anderson. I picked up a few tips from each, adding to my bag of tricks. Thank-you Mike, Janice and Carey.
In the spring I was honoured to be asked to do a commission piece of these furry family members. It was fun challenge and the owners loved it. "Puppy Love" now hangs in a loving home in Alberta.
In May I had the opportunity to go on an "Arts and Culture" tour to Santa Fe, New Mexico - a place that has been on my wish list for many years. It was a super trip and I met some fabulous folks. Back home I managed to do a painting or two. This one was delivered to a high-school chum in Saskatchewan.
The summer on Vancouver Island was absolutely gorgeous, with each day being nicer then the next. We had the best flowers and garden since moving here. In August a created a painting a day for two weeks, as a way to capture some of the bounty.
September brought a beautiful fall trip to the prairies. The days were warm, the colours brilliant as I spent a week in the Qu'Appelle Valley visiting family and friends, and sketching en plein air.
In October I completed my first YouTube video of my artwork. It was a great learning experience and was well received at our annual Island Arts Expo in November.
As the year comes to an end I am grateful for:
- the new friendships I have made over the year
- having the best clients ever
- the workshops I have attended and the master artists I have learned from
- my artwork that has been sold and has found new loving homes
- the support from my patrons, family, friends and my partner Jeff
From the Prairies, to the West Coast and Beyond...
Susan
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