Project: Feeling Our Age

Twinkle- age 72 , 2022

Mixed Media  
30 x 24 in

Generates collective creativity I was asked the question, “What you are doing now and how has this helps others and/or brings you joy.” I can say I am blessed to have received great joy from pursuing my current artistic passion, while also helping our “Artist Collective” pursue theirs. I feel fortunate to be in my 70’s to be able to do physically and mentally what I want and have a family and friends who seek the same adventures as long as we possibly can. I have a wonderful spouse who is vested in my artistic pursuits and is our family’s anchor in all we do. We love being involved with our 2 children and their families as well as enjoy travel and skiing in the Winter. My husband, Rich fills part of his time with our granddaughter and I get to go to my studio and paint every day. Following an extremely gratifying (Joy!) 24-year Nordstrom career, ultimately as VP Creative Director, I was able to refocus and return to my passion for fine art painting and drawing. I had the good luck to find a space that was large enough for both a painting studio and a gallery space. That building also housed an inspiring community of like-minded creative artists. My studio and gallery allow me to show my work, but also to show others work, including providing a supportive environment to a group of Nordstrom emerging artist friends, who are pursuing their creative interests, painting, throwing pottery, making jewelry, and creating textiles, some for the first time. In collaboration with a neighboring artist, we established a gallery concept where we invite 10 artists to participate in our “ARTIST COLLECTIVE SHOW”. Now we produce group shows with our Artist Collective, 2-3 times a year. It has been wonderful for us to show our work together, in a professional, but festive atmosphere. We have had terrific turn outs, and it has allowed me to connect with so many people, sell some work. It is a great source of joy to be able to pursue my artistic passion and support our emerging “Artist Collective”.