I had the best group of artist friends there (no offense to my Colorado art friends prior to AK-but a little more time and distance has gotten between us). I had a great time at the SMArts Art Show/Bazaar and met some fun fellow artists there, but was on the fence about attending the meeting the following Monday. Heather who introduced me to the group was not going to be there, nor the artists I met at the Bazaar, so I really thought twice about going to the meeting, which for the month of December was really more of a social event-and I knew no one attending. But I decided to go anyway. So upon getting there (there really is a point to this ramble), I looked around the room at the tables, yep-no one looked even vaguely familiar. After the quick perusal I chose a table near the side with two women at it. There were flyers spread on all the tables with info about affordable studio space for rent, but they did not say where. As I was tearing off a tag with phone #'s I stated, what is this about? To my surprise the woman to the right of me replied that she was the person to contact about the studios. We made introductions and had a fun time talking and sharing mini life story cliff notes and I set a time the next day to see the studio space. After taking Jeff to see the Studios and a couple days to think it over I had an Art Studio.
It has been quick transition to the new space, due to having a show to hang on Feb 1. We prioritized getting the easel for acrylics and the encaustic area set up and running. It is so worth getting in the car and making the short drive to have the luxury of space. I can already feel the difference it has made, as I can plan more paintings at once. Also being able to step far back and see what is needed in a painting, which was impossible in an 8 x 11 room.
Even the studio name is great-Spanish Peaks Artist Studios and Gallery. Stay tuned for more info as we make plans for an open house/open studio and more.
