Good Evening Art Lovers,
It's the end of the very first day of 2025 and I must say there's a feeling of optimism in the air. Before we launch into what's new, I want to take a moment to share some photos from 2024's last event at the Brazosport Art League.
Cure for Christmas Chaos held on 12/26/2024 was without a doubt the most fun I have had at BAL, so far. I managed to shoot a handful of photos of a few families and volunteers before we got really busy, but I wish I'd had time to take more. If you'd like to see additional photos of the event, you can visit the BAL fb page HERE.
All of the families seemed to really enjoy constructing their Mini Collages and our volunteers were the BEST. Definitely, looking forward to doing this again next year!
It's the end of the very first day of 2025 and I must say there's a feeling of optimism in the air. Before we launch into what's new, I want to take a moment to share some photos from 2024's last event at the Brazosport Art League.
Cure for Christmas Chaos held on 12/26/2024 was without a doubt the most fun I have had at BAL, so far. I managed to shoot a handful of photos of a few families and volunteers before we got really busy, but I wish I'd had time to take more. If you'd like to see additional photos of the event, you can visit the BAL fb page HERE.
All of the families seemed to really enjoy constructing their Mini Collages and our volunteers were the BEST. Definitely, looking forward to doing this again next year!
The days following Cure for Christmas Chaos I've been busy creating some artworks of my own.
Today, after taking my son and our doggies out for a leisurely drive to Pearland and back on what had to be the most beautiful blue sky January 1st I can ever remember, I settled into the studio and completed The Happiest House on Surfside Beach. This whimsical artwork was actually inspired by a nighttime drive I took my family on two nights ago. We made a big loop around Oyster Creek and Surfside. On a whim, I thought it might be fun to drive by some of the properties I had seen for sale online while also enjoying outdoor Christmas lights. We stopped at one little beach house that looked sort of lonely by itself. Once I returned home, however, I couldn't stop thinking about it. There was a feeling of joy as I imagined what it might be like to live there or someplace like it. When I sat down to draw, this image just came out of me. I didn't plan it. Honest! I hope you feel as happy viewing it as I felt creating it. (See the slideshow and photo below.)
Today, after taking my son and our doggies out for a leisurely drive to Pearland and back on what had to be the most beautiful blue sky January 1st I can ever remember, I settled into the studio and completed The Happiest House on Surfside Beach. This whimsical artwork was actually inspired by a nighttime drive I took my family on two nights ago. We made a big loop around Oyster Creek and Surfside. On a whim, I thought it might be fun to drive by some of the properties I had seen for sale online while also enjoying outdoor Christmas lights. We stopped at one little beach house that looked sort of lonely by itself. Once I returned home, however, I couldn't stop thinking about it. There was a feeling of joy as I imagined what it might be like to live there or someplace like it. When I sat down to draw, this image just came out of me. I didn't plan it. Honest! I hope you feel as happy viewing it as I felt creating it. (See the slideshow and photo below.)
"The Happiest House on Surfside Beach"
8"H x 10"W unframed
Graphite, Colored Pencils, on paper
150.00 unframed
8"H x 10"W unframed
Graphite, Colored Pencils, on paper
150.00 unframed
I think there's a second reason my beach drawing came out the way it did: Optimism.
I made a decision this week to release something that's been holding me back and weighing me down. Once I let it go, I felt empowered. And, as is often the case when we release negativity, the Universe said, YES.
Something exciting is on the horizon, my friends. I can't tell you what it is just yet, but I can share that it will be something beautiful for our fellow artists and art lovers. Look for more information in my next blog post midmonth. Until then, I wish you many blessings on this most wonderful beginning of the New Year.
Peace,
S.
I made a decision this week to release something that's been holding me back and weighing me down. Once I let it go, I felt empowered. And, as is often the case when we release negativity, the Universe said, YES.
Something exciting is on the horizon, my friends. I can't tell you what it is just yet, but I can share that it will be something beautiful for our fellow artists and art lovers. Look for more information in my next blog post midmonth. Until then, I wish you many blessings on this most wonderful beginning of the New Year.
Peace,
S.
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