The last two nights at Great Northern Gallery were an amazing experience for me. So many people came out to see my work, and it was a very humbling experience. I feel so lucky to live in Grand Marais, and to be part of such a supportive community. Of course it was validating and helpful to sell some artwork, but the thing I really love is talking about the things that inspire me, telling stories about the creative process, symbolism in my paintings and getting feedback.

Thanks to all of you who came out, and to those of you that give me so much support but live too far away to stop in. I feel very blessed.

I had a great time last night at the opening reception for my new work. Pictured above are (left) Leah Thomas, Director of the North Shore Music Association, with whom I have collaborated on many projects in the past, with many more to come, and (right) my dear friend Susan Kirkham whose blog you can read HERE. The inset photo is Holly and Madeline, two people who mean more to me than I could even write here. Tonight is another reception. Last night happened to be the annual meeting for WTIP, our local radio station, so a lot of people weren’t able to attend my opening. I’ll be hosting Monday Night Mix on WTIP on March 27, which is webstreamed. Wherever you are, you can tune in!

I had a great time last night at the opening reception for my new work. Pictured above are (left) Leah Thomas, Director of the North Shore Music Association, with whom I have collaborated on many projects in the past, with many more to come, and (right) my dear friend Susan Kirkham whose blog you can read HERE. The inset photo is Holly and Madeline, two people who mean more to me than I could even write here. Tonight is another reception. Last night happened to be the annual meeting for WTIP, our local radio station, so a lot of people weren’t able to attend my opening. I’ll be hosting Monday Night Mix on WTIP on March 27, which is webstreamed. Wherever you are, you can tune in!

This morning I went over to the Pie Place and put titles on all my paintings. I have 10 paintings over there… 9 of pine trees (one with a moose, two with the Gunflint Trail), and one of pink Lupines. Five are on wood, five on paper. Kathy said when she was waiting tables last night she felt like she was walking through a pine forest. I like that! In the photo above, the larger framed painting is 4’x4′.

Now today I’ll be putting the final touches on my show opening in the caboose at 5:00 this afternoon. Susan sent me a beautiful flower arrangement yesterday that I will put on the refreshment table. That was so sweet. With all she has going on, it means a lot to me that she thinks of me.

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This morning I went over to the Pie Place and put titles on all my paintings. I have 10 paintings over there… 9 of pine trees (one with a moose, two with the Gunflint Trail), and one of pink Lupines. Five are on wood, five on paper. Kathy said when she was waiting tables last night she felt like she was walking through a pine forest. I like that! In the photo above, the larger framed painting is 4’x4′.

Now today I’ll be putting the final touches on my show opening in the caboose at 5:00 this afternoon. Susan sent me a beautiful flower arrangement yesterday that I will put on the refreshment table. That was so sweet. With all she has going on, it means a lot to me that she thinks of me.

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In fact, they are the largest member of the deer family!

While this is a portrait of my daughter, Madeline, it is also simply a picture of a vulnerable child at peace in what would normally be a very dangerous situation. Looking at this painting, I have no fear for her safety, though this moose has some fire behind his eyes. She is in complete control, completely relaxed, almost meditating. It comforts me. Life has a way of handing me big scary situations. My preference would be to relax and ride in peace rather than get tense and fight.

This picture also contains definite elements of the beautiful north woods that surround me.

Part of me doubts that anyone would want to buy a picture of Madeline, but then I think of the great masterpieces of art history. The Mona Lisa. Picasso’s Portrait De Femme. Whistler’s Mother. Van Gogh’s portrait of Père Tanguy. Portraits.

This painting is 4′ x 4′, and is acrylic on wood.

In fact, they are the largest member of the deer family!

While this is a portrait of my daughter, Madeline, it is also simply a picture of a vulnerable child at peace in what would normally be a very dangerous situation. Looking at this painting, I have no fear for her safety, though this moose has some fire behind his eyes. She is in complete control, completely relaxed, almost meditating. It comforts me. Life has a way of handing me big scary situations. My preference would be to relax and ride in peace rather than get tense and fight.

This picture also contains definite elements of the beautiful north woods that surround me.

Part of me doubts that anyone would want to buy a picture of Madeline, but then I think of the great masterpieces of art history. The Mona Lisa. Picasso’s Portrait De Femme. Whistler’s Mother. Van Gogh’s portrait of Père Tanguy. Portraits.

This painting is 4′ x 4′, and is acrylic on wood.

Exciting news! I am going to be showing some of my paintings at The Pie Place in Grand Marais. What can I say about The Pie Place? I love these people. And it’s not just pie. Though you can get almost any kind of pie you can imagine by the slice, by the whole pie, to go or to eat in, they also offer elegant breakfast, lunch and dinner menus in their dining room or on the sunny enclosed porch with a view of Lake Superior. They will also deliver meals around the Grand Marais area. The restaurant is located at 2017 W. Hwy. 61, just west of Great Northern Gallery. I will be hanging some of my North Woods type paintings there, some as early as today.