this past weekend was the

Fort Collins Studio Tour

For the third year, folks got a glimpse into life in my basement workspace.   (I’ve been at this for over 25 years, so I have quite a selection of oil paintings, ink wash drawings,  lino cut prints and calendars and monotypes, and other works on paper) 

I believe people should be able to buy and live with original fine art – so  I try to make smaller things as affordable as possible, (and I never make reproductions of my work.)  This also gave me a chance to describe how easy it is to “do it yourself”  frame all the pieces that I have matted.  I do all my own matting, and shrink-wrapping,  and framing, so it doesn’t seem that intimidating to me.

People seemed curious about the prints- monotypes, etc.   I enjoyed explaining how I use the press (or not) depending on the plate or thickness.   The linoleum prints were produced by lots of rubbing and a trusty wooden spoon.

And lots of people were admiring my lovely Griffin press as well.  It is a thing of beauty!

Once again, I was struck by the support of other artists, in addition to new collectors. I appreciate that out of 51 stops, people singled me out for a visit.

Work finds homes . . . the artist feels validated . . . all is right with the world!