We're in Oregon...

... and it's even better than we hoped. It's an artist's dream, vivid colors, changing weather, and fun, hospitable, interesting people. For a painter and a writer... what else could we ask?
We got here just in time to do some holiday shows. My first is this weekend, in Gresham at the Armory. I'll add several other events as soon as I get the details for them.
I'm looking for more events at hospitals, churches, schools, & businesses. If anyone knows of any, email me, I'm ready. Everybody loves handmade gifts, I make them, people want them, we just have to find one another.
Robert is making contacts for drawing caricatures at parties. After drawing at Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain for 24 years, he had a big list of repeat customers for the holidays. He took a real leap of faith, giving all that up to live our vision of "Artists in Oregon". It will work out because he's so gifted, and easy to work with. Once he gets the first job, they always call him back. One of his best work situations was his time at Film Roman Studios, painting backgrounds for King of the Hill, Bobby's World, The Mask and Mortal Kombat. He is a real cartoon & comic fan. I think teaching animation studies in Community College helped him too. It showed people how patient and pleasant he was. Talent and character, what a combo. Anyway, I'm trying to enjoy him now, because once Oregon discovers him, he'll be all booked up.
I'll write again, as I learn more about this wonderful place. I hope to see some of you in Gresham, at the Armory, this weekend. New friends are the greatest surprize in life.