My portable studio…
I realize I have been pretty out of touch the past few months. I have had some shows and events but I haven’t been doing much painting. My teaching schedule has been completely packed during August and early September. Now with the completion of a 3 day workshop in Door County I am breathing sigh of relief. Don’t get me wrong, I still have some new classes starting soon at the Cedarburg Cultural Center and through Milwaukee Recreation. However, my schedule will now get much more balanced again. I am looking forward to some new adventures this fall and of course some time to paint! I have a show open now at the Wilson Center (reception October 4) and also a new gallery- The Tamarack Gallery – representing me in Stillwater, MN.
Being a full time artist/teacher is very much a balancing act. The teaching is important, but I need to allow myself the time and mental energy for painting as well. I constantly reevaluate the way I spend my time and how to organize my calendar. I haven’t had a vacation in a while, so I am looking to fit one in the coming months as well. Overall though I am truly grateful for being able to live this life. Being an artist isn’t easy, but it’s totally worth it.