Artists Paint Big Horn, Wyoming

Last September, I was sitting at my desk fresh from a wonderful trip to Ireland. I said to myself, "What's Next?" At that very moment, Claudia Post calls me with am idea for a trip to Wyoming. She went on and on explaining her idea. I really didn't hear a word she said because my ears were ringing and I was kinda in shock... It was like the universe had heard me! As soon as she stopped talking, I had one thing to say....YES! I didn't know how I was going to do it, but I was not backing down! I would figure it out! I knew if the universe wanted me to do this, that I would have to! So for the last nine months I have tied myself to my easel trying to make the best paintings I have ever done to pay for this trip. I did every thing I could think of to raise money. Even trying to pre-sell the work I will do in Wyoming. I had a solo show at the South Street Gallery and did pretty good. I got some commissions and even painted live at a supermarket! My friends came to the rescue buying some of my work and others simply put money in cards for me! I couldn't get over their generosity! My friend Sandra pointed out how it was a show of support for me. My gratitude is so deep!

In January we made a date for all of the artists to get together. I had met David Lussier a couple of times and did a demo with a group Claudia was involved in about 5 years ago. We hit it off on that day, but that is really as well as I know either of them. I didn't know the others. We will be renting a house on an Alpaca Ranch. There will be two groups of five each staying two weeks. I figured it would cost me only a little more to stay for the month, so I decided to do it. Claudia is also staying a month. I am sure we will be best friends by the end of the trip! I am looking forward to getting to know all of them!

I have decided to drive out there. I have so much gear, it seems to be the most cost effective. I have my trip ticks from AAA. I am hoping to do it in 3 days. I am bringing over 100 canvases. I am not sure I will fill them all, but I am hoping to. I have read up on road safety and bear and snake safety. I hope I am prepared. Now I just have to worry about the weather. There is the remnants of a hurricane moving up the Mississippi Valley. Ugh.

Claudia has a lot planned for us while we are there. Painting at a Golf Club, painting at Polo Matches and a few cocktail parties with collectors. I am hoping for the best.

Stay tuned to this sight. I will try to update it as often as I can!