Thought-Full Art Studio

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Cottonwood Arts Festival

Cottonwood Art Festival is coming THIS WEEKEND (May 6th and 7th). I have the same booth area as last year. I am in booth 17 (as you walk into the show grounds off Belt Line, take a right down the “O’Keefe” Aisle. My booth is easy to see! Here is a link to the show map and information: Festival Map | Cottonwood Art Festival

I had a terrific show last week at Oklahoma City – albeit the weather was horrible for most of the show. People turned out as soon as the skies cleared, though, and I’m so grateful for the sales and many kind comments.

I still have some of my vintage tees available – perfect for wearing out to the Cottonwood festival! Check them out in the Shop! I do not sell these at shows. Have a great day and I hope to see you Saturday or Sunday!

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Festival of the Arts – OKC

I have my booth assignment. Same as last year – 24-B. Here is a link to the show information: Festival of the Arts – Arts Council Oklahoma City (artscouncilokc.com)

I’ve got several new works that I think people are going to find interesting. I certainly enjoyed creating them! This is a long show and I am hoping for light spring breezes and no rain. Be sure to put the dates on your calendar!

I still have some of my vintage tees available – perfect for wearing out to the festival! Check them out in the Shop!

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Draw, Garden, Repeat

Spring is here!? Question mark because it still feels like we might get an “unseasonable” freeze! Nonetheless, I am harvesting lettuce, planting a lot of fun “vintage” seeds, and drawing, drawing, drawing. I have a number of new pieces that I’m looking forward to showing first at the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts. See my show schedule here.

I’ll be putting up some additional items in my online shop in the next few weeks. Given all the news lately, I’m reminding folks that there are a small number of cards relating to trumped up behavior in the shop (wink, wink).

If you are in the Edom, Texas area, be sure to stop by the Zeke & Marty Studio to check out Zeke’s amazing work and a few things of mine he has so generously allowed me to keep in the shop. I cannot adquately express how very much I appreciate the support and kindness of those who have supported my work over the past many years. It is humbling and and a source of deep gratitude.

If you are interested in being reminded about upcoming shows, please fill out the subscribe form below. I won’t spam you. I don’t post all that often so you won’t get tons of messages from me!

On that note, I’ve got a drawing calling out to me so closing here and hoping that your spring is one of peace and joy.

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Spring 2023 Schedule Available

I’m excited to be in both the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts and the Cottonwood Arts Festival in Spring 2023! Both shows are wonderful in so many ways. Both have a great venue, a positive vibe, great sales, fun entertainment, and amazing artists. I’ve been honored to be selected to show in both of these fine events for a number of years and very grateful to be back again in Spring 2023!

I hope you will check out the schedule on my Shows page and get the dates on your calendars! If you can share that information with your friends and family directly or through Social Media, that would be wonderful and greatly appreciated!

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Happy 2023

Hard to believe the New Year is upon us! I hope that 2022 was a good year for you and that 2023 will be even better. We have had an “interesting” last quarter as our home needed several issues resolved. A few are still pending and we are looking forward to all that getting done soon and behind us. All necessary – but not how we planned the months of October through ??

I’m working on some print processes. Waiting to hear about spring shows and then I’ll be updating the website with more information. I’ve been spending a good deal of time on my garage/art area – going through boxes I haven’t explored for a very long time. Time consuming but it feels good to be getting this space in order and cleaned out. The process started when our hot water heater decided to break down completely and leak into the garage on the Thursday before Christmas. So we had a “Victorian” experience with heating hot water by the bucket to wash ourselves and dishes. Not exactly how we planned to spend Christmas – but it all worked out. It was fixed on the Tuesday after Christmas and the leak is what helped spur me to do a thorough cleanup and reorganization of my garage.

Hope that your Christmas was less “eventful” and that you were able to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. I want to say thank you to all those who thought of me this holiday season as they were purchasing gifts! It means a lot to me when I’m contacted by folks who have known my work for awhile or have just discovered it. Thank you for your support and encouragement!