Thought-Full Art Studio

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Winter Update

Hoping you all had a great Thanksgiving time at some point in November! We got together early with our son and had a feast and fun time. It is always so great to grab some of his time as his is the crazy/busy life of a working artist.

I’ve been neglecting my art work as I come back from recovery for heart surgery and try to get my lawn and house back in order. It is shocking how quickly yards get out of hand when you neglect them for even a few weeks. But mine has been back-burnered for about three months. Just digging out my fish pond and getting it back in shape – and getting the potting shed and plantings ready for winter has taken a lot of time. And I’ve enjoyed pretty much every minute!

But Spring 2024 shows will be here before we know it (hard to believe)! My schedule hasn’t firmed up just yet but should be available soon. In the meantime – my shop is open for business and I’ll be running a couple of fun sales over the next few weeks.

I so appreciate all of you who have sent me well wishes and who have ordered prints over the last few months! Come back soon and please sign up for my email list if you are interested in receiving updates (that’s where my special sales are always conveyed).

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What’s Hot Sale*

What’s Hot? Texas, folks! It has been unrelenting. The only sounds in my backyard these days are the rustle of the sun crisped corn stalks and birds calling out letting others know that there is water available. I have a little goldfish pond and a couple of bird baths that I refill each morning. Birds of all kinds are visiting, panting, and lining up to get a scoop of the water. We have a couple of hummingbirds that are nearly drinking our feeder dry each day since all the flowers are dried up. I’m sure hoping that we will begin to see some change soon as Fall really isn’t that far away.

To celebrate the hardiness of our feathered friends in this heat, I’m offering a special discount on the “Through the Curtain” print. The coupon code is FOWLWEATHER2023 and should be used when you process your purchase. This is a one time, one per user discount of $10.00 off the normal print price of $75.00. Shipping remains the same ($18.00). The coupon is good through September 7, 2023.

Through the Curtain

Hope to see you all in the Fall shows! Stay safe and stay hydrated!

*Coupon good through September 7, 2023

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Special “Harvesting” Sale*

As most gardeners know – as soon as you till the soil and plant your vegetables, along come the invaders who want to mimic and take over the fresh, prepared soil. Just the other day we found an invasive species of plant in the midst of my corn that can lay dorman for FIFTY – yes 50 – years! It had the most interesting little “pod” and a pretty yellow flower. But thanks to experienced “plant spotters” on iNaturalist, we also learned lovey little beauty can quickly take over and spread seeds that a gardener cannot hope to eradicate. These may have been in the ground from when this house was built! So – up it came and into the firepit.

Just like in this artwork, “thorns” of one type or another take advantage of all our carefully cultivated spaces – whether they be in garden plantings or human interactions. For roses, in particular (I have quite a few in my garden), thorns are even necessary for the healthy life and longevity of the rose. While we can protect ourselves a bit with the use of gloves and clippers, sometimes we just have to manage dealing with getting snagged a bit. Hopefully, our experiences of the beauty and scent of the rose will balance out the trials of cultivation.

In recognition of the joy of a summer’s bounty – and the lovely roses blooming around my little world – I’m offering a one-time, one-per-person coupon (on my website only) for the print “To Cultivate Roses One Must Learn to Live With Thorns“. The coupon code is GARDENJUNE2023 and by using this code you will receive $10.00 off the normal price of $75.00. Shipping remains the same ($18.00). The coupon is good through June 17, 2023.

*Sale has ended.

Hoping you have a blessed and joyous time this summer whether cultivating your yard, your home, or your relationships!