In the beginning...

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It was a Christmas Arts and Crafts fair in December of 2015 that introduced me to the idea of sharing my art in a professional way.  I read in the Columbine Unity Spiritual Center*
​weekly email newsletter an open invitation to participate in an upcoming arts and crafts sale, and I courageously accepted the opportunity to put some of my art on sale.  I was nervous. But, it was and still is a very safe and loving environment with which to share my talents. The Columbine community is my spiritual community and has been a tremendous support in my spiritual development as well as my development as an artist.  It is difficult to describe what it feels like to have someone purchase my paintings. It is very affirming when someone I know appreciates something I created so much they want to own it and place it in a location where they can continue to enjoy it.  This first art and craft fair was so affirming for me.  "Altar Deep Within" was the very first painting that sold.  It is rich in metaphysical symbolism and I love it.  Thank you Kim Larrouy for being my very first client!

* http://www.columbineunity.org/

Vicky and John Hopkins are gracious owners of another painting I sold at this first art sale.  Vicky's excitement for my creating a website included several attempts at photographing the painting she bought so I could include it in the gallery.  This was before I realized the wisdom in creating a digital portfolio and record of my work and had not taken a photograph of it.  And, now I am writing blogs because I recognize the wisdom in creating a journal of gratitude for not only the art that is created through me but also for the people who bless me with their support in all kinds of ways.  I'm saving Vicky's painting here in order to do just that.  Thank you Vicky and John!!