Hugs and some garlic

July 2025

We Are All Made of Mud" 36"x24" mixed media on birch

Hello there dear friend! 

Gosh it's been a little while since I've reached out. I think I was waiting for some kind of stellar inspiration or exciting event to tell you all about.....but I didn't come up with anything very spectacular.

So here I am, asking you honestly, how ARE you?

Are you taking time to enjoy your summer? Are you gathering up armloads of peonies from your garden? Soaking up summer sunshine, spending time with friends and family? Dipping your toes in a cold river? Are you doing okay? This world feels chaotic and scary and senseless right now, and I really do want to know if you're okay.

I fully realize while I'm coming to you from a place of privilege, with decent health insurance, a wonderful home, and no threat of deportation or major job cuts, many of our friends and neighbors are facing huge challenges. Sending out love to all who need it.
 

July garlic harvest by the one-armed gardener

The universe tossed me on my butt this spring (well, shoulder actually), and I had to STOP everything, and sit still with my arm in a sling until I healed my shoulder. After sulking for a good while, I took the opportunity to become friends with a family of ravens, watch all the wildflowers unfold in a perfect symphony, learn how to do just about everything with my non-dominant hand and give in to slowing down and not working my various jobs. 

Happy to report I'm back on the mend, able to paint again with my right hand (yep I did make some left handed paintings), humbled and grateful for the forced slow-down.

While I was sitting around  growing my bones back together, I dipped my toes into the world of reproduction fine art prints. It took some wrestling and wrangling....but I've got two that I'm pretty proud of. If you're interested give me a holler over here!

a stack of spicy critters

As always,THANK YOU for following along with me and being my studio friend.

Have a wonderful day!

Andrea