Where does the time go?
At the end of July my Minneapolis studio lease ended, and half of my supplies went into garage storage while the other half came with me as I headed west. By early August, I landed in Snowmass, Colorado, ready for 11 weeks devoted almost entirely to creating art… and hiking.
What I didn’t expect was how deeply I would fall in love with the Roaring Fork Valley. The landscape is some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, but beyond that, there was this immediate sense of belonging. In such a short time, I felt woven into the community in a way that surprised me.
If I’m honest, I didn’t finish as many pieces as I planned. But that’s because every day offered something unexpected and wonderful—artist demos where I met some of my photo encaustic students, organizing artworks to ship to Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, planning future shows and commissions, and connecting with designers, architects, galleries, and so many fascinating people.
My days were filled with studio work and photographing more horses (and even a few American Highland Cattle). Evenings were spent at Anderson Ranch Arts Center for lectures, outdoor concerts, film festivals, dinners, and the occasional party. It was a season of constant inspiration.
Now it’s time to head home. I hope I’ll return to Snowmass soon. I’ll miss the daily walks, the mountain air, and most of all, my dear friends Kat and Jim Moser, whose generosity made this artist-in-residence experience possible. For them, I am deeply grateful.
Please pass this along to your friends who might be interested in photo encaustic.
Be well….be creative,
