on to the next

 Hi all!

It's the day after the ART PARTY and my heart is full.

Such a great turn out, such great music.

Beautiful weather. 

So many friends, family, and collectors!

The food was fantastic, and the Studio Sale was really successful.

Nana's 92nd birthday celebration was also wonderful.

The most exciting thing for me is being able to see 

all of my paintings on the walls and tables.

BOY, am I tired.

I want to thank my wonderful husband Mac, for all of his help.

I couldn't have done it without him.

Thanks so much to my friend Allison, who always

comes through for me, no matter what.

We have a great time!

Thanks to Tony Sedillo, for all of his help and 

great catering skills.

And his ability to keep his all-white outfit clean.

And thanks to all my collectors, friends, and family, 

who came out to support me. I love you all!

NOW, I will vegetate and percolate for a couple of weeks 

and decide what I want to do next.

Any suggestions?

a new year. new goals

2021

Wow, what a year 2020 was!

I don't even want to talk about it,

so I'm not going to.

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I started the new year with no clear goals or projects in mind.

So I figured the best thing to do is work on

a major purge, clean-up, and organization of the studio.

Six totes of art book, magazines, and supplies later

are now headed into the garage until I can have a sale.

All of those books are art magazines have really

helped sustain me through unmotivated times.

I have been pondering what goals

 I may want to aim for in 2021.

I'm hoping that the vaccine works and

I can actually hug my family members this year.

I'm hoping that I get to hang out with artist friends,

go to lunches, hold a few workshops, 

have my big ART PARTY in  September, 

and do lots of plein air painting.

 I am definitely planning a Challenge of some sort.

There are a couple of subjects and mediums that are out of

my comfort zone, I'm going to work on those.

 In addition to painting, I will be working on

my ornaments every week, and I also want to

explore jewelry, fabrics, and clay.

GOUACHE

I also want to work on perfecting

my technique with gouache.

"ABIQUIU OVERLOOK"

5x7" gouache

I also plan to BLOG a lot more.

I've been busy and forgot how much I love it.

And I'm going to start a youtube channel,

where I can post instructional videos and 

demos. THAT I will enjoy figuring out!

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 I plan on joining some new art associations,

and will be continuing my artist in/out of residence

at Los Poblanos Inn and Farm.

I will also be participating in Sumner and Dene's annual

GARDEN SHOW coming up in June.

Okay, that's it!

The KC Chiefs game is coming on, and

that's my jam right now.

Art Party is coming....only two weeks left!

Hi everyone,

I have been busy painting and getting ready for the Art Party

happening on Sunday, September 1st.

Today is my last day painting.

Tomorrow and the next two weeks are all about cleaning the studio,

inventorying the paintings, 

hanging and displaying artwork, ordering and making Mexican food,

picking up tables and chairs,

designing some new postcards, etc.

I am letting you in on something.

If you've never been to my Art Party:

EVERY PAINTING IS ON SALE FOR 

HALF PRICE!

That's right, for this evening only,

every painting in my studio will be on sale for

half of its normal price.

This is a payback from me to all of my supporters, clients, 

family and friends.

So if you are not yet registered for the Art Party,

there are 11 spots left.

To register, email me at dshadowtail@aol.com

Okay, have to get back to work.

6x8s are on the schedule for today.

(P.S. There will be a surprise for online customers

the DAY AFTER the party. Stay tuned.)

These are a few paintings that will be available: