An Austin gem and the oldest swimming pool in Texas, Deep Eddy is filled with spring-fed water that flows up along the banks of the Colorado River.

I went on a weekday afternoon to relax by the water and was delighted when a man sat down nearby and began playing his guitar. Of course, I had to capture this moment through art.

You can see the painting in person at the Blue Genie May Market, open on weekends through Memorial Day.

It’s already feeling like summer in Austin and I’m ready to get out on the water!

CATCHING UP

The Art04 Studio Tour was a success – we enjoyed perfect weather, a steady stream of art-lovers, and so many great artists making and showing their work.

I was busy chatting with visitors and working on my next painting, but I was able to get a few photos of the studio I was showing in.

It was a treat to get to show my paintings next door to Jared’s beautiful glass work at the new JFR Glass studio space in Thornton Road Studios – what a friendly and talented community!

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a fun weekend – I’m looking forward to next year’s Art04 Studio Tour.

COMING UP

I’m busy preparing for a solo exhibition at Zilker Brewing Co.’s taproom. We’re going with a summer theme – expect lots of cactus art and a specialty fruited sour beer to match.

Mark your calendar and join us for the opening reception on Thursday, July 10th, from 6-9pm.

THINGS I’M ENJOYING

Discovering other artists’ interpretation of Barton Springs Pool:

It’s so fun to see how artists focus on different aspects of the same place, to see what we chose to include and exclude, and how using different mediums changes the feel of the art.

I’m still on the lookout for more Barton Springs inspired art, so if you find something, please send it my way.

Thank you for reading!