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Hope For Spring

I want to thank everyone who came out to the opening of the Hope For Spring exhibition at the Neill-Cochran House Museum. It was a beautiful day and the lawn was the perfect place for an outdoor reception.

The exhibit includes over fifty works of art, in various styles, all depicting The State Flower Of Texas, the bluebonnet. It was interesting to see all the different styles represented, and in a variety of media including stained glass and fiber art as well as photographs, paintings, and drawings.

The Neill-Cochran House Museum is a historical home complete with original furnishings and decor. So, you’ll find the new artworks floating in a 19th century world, sometimes in unusual ways.

I located my painting “Bluebonnets” relaxing on the bed with a lovely piece of fiber art by Linda Miles.

This was a small, socially-distanced event, but I’m so grateful to be able to share my art with the community and to have the chance to celebrate together. I’m looking forward to more of these events in the future. Oh, how I miss big art openings with music, wine, and cheese plates!

The reception took place on the spacious lawn of the Neill-Cochran House Museum.

Hope For Spring is on display at the Neill-Cochran House Museum until April 11, 2021. Check their website for hours and admission information.

“Flora of Texas” by Randy Soileau.
“Sweet Spring” by Kim Kaiser.

Next up is the drive-thru art event ARTic Expedition which is taking place April 2-4, and then I’ll be off to South Llano River State Park for my first camping trip of the year!

Please Stand By

In my last post I was getting ready for the ARTic Expedition drive-thru art show and promising to post about it on social media. But instead of ARTic Expedition, we got Icepocalypse.

On the day I was supposed to install my artwork, it never got above freezing. There was already ice on the roads and much more in the forecast. So, we canceled the event and everyone hunkered down for the storm (which ended up being a pretty traumatic experience for a lot of people). I consider myself one of the fortunate ones even though I lost power and water for days and had to keep a fire going just to keep my apartment above freezing.

It was so cold for so long that one of the pools at my apartment complex actually froze over.


Even with the minimal damage to my apartment, it took a few weeks to recover. But I’m happy to say that I’m now back to my usual routines. And I have some good news: ARTic Expedition is back on! It’s been rescheduled for April 2–4, which should mean beautiful weather and blooming wildflowers.

Speaking of wildflowers, this Saturday, March 13th, I’ll be at the opening reception for the Hope For Spring art exhibition at the Neill-Cochran House Museum. Join me for this free outdoor event from 5:30-7pm, with cocktails provided by Still Austin Whiskey Co. All the art will celebrate bluebonnets, the State Flower of Texas. You can also view the exhibition through April 11 with admission to the museum. Hope to see you there!

LINKS I’M LIKING

I’m currently watching every episode of Every Frame A Painting and so far my favorite is this one about Chuck Jones, the famed animator of Looney Tunes.

I’ve been watching tons of live music videos to uplift my mood. I’m especially loving this cover of You And Me by Techno Marching Band MEUTE.

Meditation has become a near-daily practice for me and I found this playlist of free 10 minute guided meditation that have been really helpful. I resisted meditation for most of my life but am a complete convert – it really can change your life. No special skills or equipment required!