Getting an Early Start
As many of you know, I have identical twin granddaughters that recently turned 12. What you may not know is that they have been some of my biggest fans regarding my art. Jessica fell in love with this painting of her and Liam at the beach. Every time she came over, she'd ask me for it. I reminded her that she had a birthday coming up but she thought 2 weeks was entirely too long to wait. She had to wait anyway. Thankfully, she still seemed delighted with it!
Sarah had been wanting this painting of a tree that I did while living in Ireland. She first asked me for it just before my first Open Studio Show in Nov, 2018. As she put it, "Gran, if this doesn't sell, I want it after your show." I told her I'd think about it. She continued to mention it off and on as time passed. She brought it up again not too long ago, so I decided to give it to her for her birthday as well, thinking that was a fair balance. Both girls were ecstatic, and I was thrilled at their reactions!
I absolutely love how they feel about a lot of my work and I love being able to share it with them. It's so rewarding to me that my work can bring joy into people's lives.
