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It is often said that being an artist is a lonely profession.  It is true.  To grow as an artist as well as to raise our skill level, we do need plenty of "alone" time  - with our art.  But many of us also seek ways to connect and socialize with our peers.  Even if one lives in a remote corner of the world, with today's technology, it is not difficult to find colleagues.  For me, personally and professionally, meeting and making new artist friends at art openings, workshops, paint-outs and also on my blog, facebook, twitter, etc. was one of the great things that happened in 2011.

A demonstration/lecture organized by Watercolor West, my latest art event about 10 days ago, was particularly enjoyable (Read my previous post about this event).  I had never met before most of 80-90 people who attended the event but, being watercolor artists, I felt we developed instant camaraderie.  Among them was Karen Werner.  It was very nice of her to write a post on her blog about my demo.  And there was Carolyn Streed who has been traveling all across America with her husband in their coach.  She and I have been facebook friends for some time and we were excited to finally meet face-to-face.

As we prepare to ring in a new year, I look forward to many more encounters like these throughout 2012.

Portofino, Italy VI

Click here for an enlarged view of this painting.

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 11.5 x 15.5 inches (29 x 39 cm)

Frame/Mat: No

Purchase: Sold (Collection Carolyn Streed)

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