As October winds down, I’m hoping for quieter days — and more time in the studio. I’m itching to paint again!
Watercolor Society of Oregon Convention
So where did October go? Early in the month, I spent four wonderful days in The Dalles for the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s Fall Convention. Mike rarely attends, but since we lived in The Dalles nearly fifty years ago, he wanted to revisit the past.
We picked up our friend, Karen Kreamer, and shared the cost of an Airbnb. Both Karen and I had paintings in the show, so we volunteered to deliver several other artists’ pieces to The Dalles Art Center.
A funny thing I realized this morning is that I completely forgot to take photos at the convention! So here’s the painting I had hanging in the show — From Water to Silk — which has now been accepted into two exhibitions.
A Visit to Maryhill Museum of Art
What I did photograph plenty of was our visit to Maryhill Museum of Art. I hadn’t been there for many years, and my memory had faded. I was surprised by what a fantastic place it is!
Out in the “middle of nowhere,” about 30 minutes from The Dalles, Maryhill is a place where you can easily spend an entire day. The collection is incredible — especially the large gallery of works by Rodin.
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| Rodin considered every piece of the human body art! |
There were also paintings including a wonderful Thomas Hart Benton piece.
Stonehenge and the Gorge
We ended our day a few miles down the road, where Sam Hill created a concrete replica of Stonehenge — a fascinating and unexpected sight.
Trust me — the rest of this busy month wasn’t nearly as interesting and exciting!
Looking Ahead
After such a full October, I’m grateful for the art, the memories, and the quiet moments ahead — brush in hand.
Stay tuned for the paintings soon to come.
