We arrived yesterday afternoon at Capon Springs Resort and Farm for an artist Retreat that will run through Thursday. Last night we had a Paint Party that was open to everyone…even if you had never painted before. And I think we may have some converts!
I love it when people paint for the first time and find that they can really do it! What fun…and we had some really nice paintings come out of this group. Today we are setting up for our first session which is and Introduction to Painting. While we have some people coming to the Retreat that have painted for years, we have many who are new to art. There will be something for everyone.
And look…I’m the “Artist in Residence”. Cool, huh??!! It’s not too late. If you are close enough and are interested you can join us. Just contact Capon Springs for room availability. It’s just $99 per night and includes 3 meals and all art instruction. Bring your own supplies or use ours for a small supply fee. You won’t regret it. This place is AWESOME! Did I mention the spa and mineral springs??!!
While painting at Sanders’ Ranch on Monday I was joined by Marlys Bernal. Marlys is one of the ladies that has horses at the ranch and she comes out to The Studio every few months to paint Pet Portraits. She is a very good painter and has done some beautiful work with me but her favorite medium is watercolor. I was happy that she came out to keep me company painting this week. I was so involved in what I was painting that I didn’t pay attention to what she was working on until the end of our session. Imagine my surprise when she showed me her work….ME! She painted me painting! And I LOVE it!!! I was thrilled that she gave the little watercolor sketch to me. I’ll be hanging it with my collection of other “painters at work”. (I have about a half dozen with this subject matter and I love them.) Thanks so much Marlys. I can’t wait to frame it up and get it on the wall. Let’s get together soon and do this again.
We are spending today getting The Studio ready for our 3rd Birthday tomorrow. Hard to believe it’s been three years since we converted Delilah’s to The Studio-A Place for Learning. It’s been an amazing three years … and all because of YOU! So to celebrate we are having a Birthday Party …. and the gifts are for you. It’s a Customer Appreciation Celebration with 5 fabulous “Make and Take” gifts just for you as well as some terrific door prizes! So stop by tomorrow from 5-7 pm and help us celebrate three fabulous years….eat some cake…and make a couple of awesome gifts to take home. Thanks!
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