Annie Marle of Gill, NSW, Australia is the artist who painted the stain glass window which caught my eye . . . how beautiful . . . but it was her words that spoke even louder as she started her conversation with "We lay our passion down as we make way for happenings that cannot be avoided." 
This oil is called "Pasture After The Rain" and sold for $1,600. There were other pictures on this blog about Kevin Weaver of Vancouver, Washington, Director of Arts on the Boulevard. He showcased "A Snowy Winters Day by Romana Youngquiets which sold for $2,000, and other artistic works too numerous to show in one blog. It must be a beautiful gallery to visit and the talent shown is amazing. When I walk into a gallery and see all the beauty and wondrous scenes, I want to go home and get out my paint brush and make beautiful pictures but I have run out of wall space . . . and if I were to hold a paint brush it had better be to paint the walls as they really need it. A good excuse, as I just do not have this kind of talent. 
Here is Larry Seiler, of Laona, Wisconsin, who came in as the second runner up in a contest for the 2010 Trout Stamp. I didn't see the picture of the winner but it had to be something to win over this one. I know a friend or two who would like to be out there fishing for trout this size and beauty. Just think of the good eating, no don't, it would spoil the picture of one gorgeous trout.
So today, hump day, a day closer to a long weekend off when you will make time, I hope, to go and visit a gallery near you, sit quietly and absorb the beauty that surrounds you. Better yet, buy a starter kit and see what you can do . . . you never know until you try and you might even surprise yourself. "Wednesdays Child Works Hard For a Living" . . . so the old saying goes, maybe that is why Wednesdays are long days . . . well make the best of it and accomplish a lot and take pride in yourself. As for me, I'm retired to more mundane work like picking up yesterdays clippings. During September and October I really am the 'bag' lady. Hugs to all.
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