I’ve got lots of new paper cuttings in the works in preparation for the Plaza Art Fair which is just right around the corner. Hopefully I can get them all cut, colored (where necessary) mounted, and framed in time… I’m ambitious enough — I think I can do it. And as promised previously, I’ve been ignoring my blog as I’ve been running full steam with intermittent crashes. Short reading breaks and morning jogs through town are helping to keep me in check… (segue) and also helping me get ready for the Head for the Cure 5k run in Lawrence, KS, on Oct. 2. My cousin and I will be running in memory of longtime family friend Vern Ostdiek who died from brain cancer in 2008.
Back to art: last weekends art fairs in Lenexa and Lawrence went great — better than expected, actually, despite the Lenexa show getting cut short due to the threat of lightning. Those marked the beginning of my fall “season” of shows, and it’s such a good feeling to be off to a good start. Thank you so much to you all who came out. I received so many kind words about my work that are really encouraging and so meaningful to me.. It isn’t always easy to stay enthusiastic and motivated working alone and managing myself all the time, but the folks that take the time to come out and show their appreciation for what I do — I very much appreciate you.