just a note...

just wanted to add a note as to what has been going on in the studio...things are starting a life of their own it seems....opportunites coming from all directions...which is such a nice thing for me. it's been so much fun meeting some of you, via phone, i always feel like i've just made a new friend when i hang up. and it also makes it extra special for me to paint your pieces, because then i feel like i know you and that this piece is for a friend.

country living magazine finished up their shoot for the guild article...what fun that was....they work so hard....i was worn out from being over stimulated!, and they were still going 100 miles an hour! the magazine will have a feature showing my studio in the july issue.... there are so many beautiful pictures, it's hard to believe it's MY studio....so a big thanks to tisha, ryan and summer, we all had so much fun with you...and it was fun to see the process of your magazine.

i talked to jen of earth angels this morning....i don't know how she keeps up with it all! but i was ordering a piece that she had featured on her blog, (i saw it and just had to have it!) she said she is adding more artists work daily, so keep clicking on her site for shopping...(to the left)! the link will also take you to her blog....be sure to read 'have you ever had a day like this'....it's so funny...

i also talked to mary myers.....she was painting faces on her nutcrackers....what fun! i can't wait to get the uncle sam piece that i ordered....it will make the perfect touch in the studio this summer.

i'm working hard and long hours in the studio so many thanks to all of you who have found pieces that "you just have to have"! i just love being in my studio in the spring....i can leave the door open and get a wonderful breeze, and just outside i have a wonderful garden so i can take a walk and see what is starting to come up....today i noticed the bleeding hearts are making their way up.....i think they are my favorite...lifes not at all bad from my view...

oh, be sure to check out the april issue of country living that is just out....you will see many of my game boards in one of the featured homes! thanks so much country living, you are the best!

enjoy today....diane