A Piece Of Me...

I was born in the second half of the 1900’s, possibly descended of "Scottish Tinkers" (still finding this), Tetched with Megalomania, Decidedly Hetro and an emerging Crone!

Winter, Blue, Spiritual, Empathic, Artist, Artisan, Wordist, Herbalist and a Stone Caster!

Now then, for good measure I’ll throw in ADD, Bi-Polar, OCD and a bit plain ole NUTZ….. J I refer to this as having numerous "Cats In My Attic", which means I still have control...otherwise they would just be "Bats In My Belfry"! : )

Most of my time, these days, is spent dealing with a semi-bizarre condition, "Arachnoiditis w/Myoclonic Dystonia"! Such is life after a fairly severe (ACDF C4-7) spinal incident. I am so grateful to no longer be paralyzed after successful surgery, that I try not to whine about the “Chump Change”! I’m sure any Quadriplegic out there would gladly accept the sacrifice for the freedom of Mobility!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

ArtSmart At The Mt. Shasta Mall A Smart Idea!

I finally managed to do two things, make it out and about without having a massive Herky-Jerky and being able to talk to my computer again!  >WooHoo, I win!  Okay, so I still had the Herky-Jerky, but it was at the end and I was already outside by the time it came full on and I still can't download any pictures! :)  But I will take even small victories in my life!

I was so happy to see such a diverse display of artists!  I had great time seeing some familiar faces like Troy and Adam from Hawkman Studios doing some demonstration as well some interesting new faces too!  I especially had a great time discussing techniques with a lovely artist named Sandra Palmer, a fellow Abstract artist with her own flare that made me want to run home and dabble!  I was also intrigued by a new introduction to an artist named Mandy Holt, "Declarations Of Love", wow, I couldn't stop looking! 

I never did manage to find Raette Meredith, I heard I was chasing her around but I had to bolt for the door too soon!  I believe she was the primary "ringleader" for the ArtSmart happening to begin with!   I do not know how she does it, she is sooo talented and industrious too!  My friend and I took the G- Kids down to cottonwood to see her Mural!  So Cool! Very nice!  I hear she is on another one too?  I might catch her in action next time!

I hope there will be another Artist Gathering before Christmas, there was some really wonderful and unique pieces I know would be wonderful gifts!