Preparing the New Gallery

I have been super swamped these past couple of weeks. Preparing for our jurying for our yearly exhibition occupied a great bit of time. We received 192 pieces of work and only 55 were juried in. I was fortunate enough to get two of my pieces selected. It was a grueling process. Although having to tell other artists the bad news that they didn't get in, literally made me sick to my stomach. Being President of the guild, it was my duty to let these people know.

We also traveled to St. Croix this past weekend for a company sponsored Golf Tournament, in which my husband finished in 5th place. Hooray for him. It was great to have some down time relaxing at the pool and throwing back a few drinks.

Once returning home, my schedule has been hectic. We are getting the gallery ready for our tentative opening in Dec. There is lots to be done. Wall prepping, sanding painting, lighting, wall hanging systems for artwork and etc...Will post pictures as we go along. Today we will be painting. To think, I really wanted to do this????

Congratulations Obama!!!

Barack Obama

I awoke this morning with a renewed sense of pride and optimism that I haven't felt in a very long time. It is a new day...a new time!!!