Fortunate

Untitled

Mixed Media on Paper

30" x 22"

NFS

I am fortunate. I grew up with two parents that wanted me to be happy. Not Kool Aid and Potato Chip happy, but deeply satisfied and content happy. This means that it was always okay that I wanted to be an artist.

My friends have understood me. That I am a painter, I am prone to fits of despair, I am prone to fits of elation, I get lost in thought and conversation. That I will spend enormous sums of money on paint while fretting about how to pay the electric bill.

My friends and family believe in me. Maybe not that I am a great talent, but in me. That my pursuit of happiness is valuable, if only to me.

While it hasn't been easy and there are times that I wish I could go and get a 9 to 5 job, I am happy.

I am grateful for the support I receive in a myriad of ways, from clients and patrons buying my work to someone saying "This is beautiful", to a fellow artist discussing media and techniques. I am fortunate that I realize it and I am grateful for every bit of it.

Thank you.

Horse Fever

This is the cause of my latest fever.He's a 3yr old TB colt.I just love the way he looks.
As many of you know my horse Abe was put down just before Thanksgiving.It was hard,but he didn't suffer.His last 3 years he had the best care possible and was turned out on grass.Heaven for a high desert horse.
Anyway,I am not quite ready for a new horse.I have a "plan" that doesn't include a horse or horse shopping for a few month.None the less,this one keeps tugging at my heart strings.
Oh be still my heart!
If anyone else is interested in this guy email me and I give you the contact information.

Someone is going to look at this boy tomorrow.Let's all keep our fingers crossed that they love him and he has found a home!