OK, I’m deferring the “Beating the Economic Slump II” post until after New Year’s, mainly because I think we’re all absorbed with holiday things (eating too much, drinking too much, catching up with family and friends) that should be our focus right now. I’m having trouble keeping up with everything myself due to juggling holiday obligations of all types, year-end stuff, AND occasionally doing some art.
So instead, I’m delighted that Kelly Singleton - a workshop participant, a blogger, and a fabulous watercolor wildlife artist - let me know that I’d been “tagged”. The rules:
1. Put a link in your posting about the artist that tagged you.
2. Write 5-7 unusual things about yourself.
3. Tag 5-7 other bloggers and let them know.
I’ve accomplished #1 already, tho Kelly probably gave me up for dead after tagging me … geez, at least 3 weeks ago. (Mea culpa!). Awright, #3. I’m not gonna follow this strictly, because some of the artists I want to mention aren’t bloggers - but worth knowing about:
- Joni Johnson-Godsy: also a workshop participant, she’s stimulating ideas for ME (one of the best benefits of being a workshop leader!). And a fellow dog handler/trainer/nut.
- Susan Fox: a frequent contributor to my blog, another workshop participant, an adventurer, and someone whose work I’m enjoying watching develop as she explores her off-the-beaten path.
- John Potter: a delightful, wonderful man; a Native American who makes lots of jokes about himself (and others) and is one of the kindest, most humble souls I know. Won the Bob Kuhn award for drawing at the Western Visions show at the NMWA this fall.
- Greg Beecham: most of you know (or should know!) about Greg’s work, which is gorgeous and beautifully rendered. And Greg himself is a lovely person.
- Rich Loffler: a fabulous sculptor; you think he’s just a country boy (can of snuff, rifle, etc.) but he’s extremely literate with art/sculpture history and can lecture with the best of them. A Canadian, and currently working on a monumental commission from the NMWA. Always interesting to talk to.
- Andrew Denman: one of my most favorite people to hang with at events; extremely original, thought-provoking, kind, interesting - a wonderful person. I deeply admire Andrew and his work.
Wow, I got carried away there - could have kept going (Michael Godfrey, Ned Aldrich, Jim Morgan…) but I better stop.
And finally, #2. Hmmm. This is probably stuff everyone knows:
- I have German Shepherds and am an agility addict. Serious case.
- I worked as a lumberjack in high school.
- My first date with my now-husband was flying aerobatics. He’s an extremely competent pilot. I didn’t throw up, so probably passed some sort of test.
- I love horses, and spent 15 years riding dressage and cross-country. Amazing how many ex-horsepeople are to be found in agility. Agility’s a helluva lot cheaper and easier than keeping horses.
- I’m an engineer by training, ex-high tech, and still love messing with computers and software - do my own website and several others as well.
Whew.
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