Celebrating the Extraordinary in the Everyday

Dear Art Friends,

I hope you are doing well! It's hard to believe summer break is over, school is back in session and FALL is here! If things near you are similar to things around here, it's still been a rollercoaster of a season! Yet, we continue to be hopeful and faithful as we move forward!

Sharing Art:

Above is the oil painting, "Hope Rising." The idea for this painting started when I headed out to the local flower farm, Windmill Meadow Farm, owned by Nancy and Paul Person. Paul took me through the amazing rows of flowers and I was allowed to pick anything I wanted. I was like a kid in a candy store! I was looking for soft pinks and whites for a composition that would feel joyful and serene. It was such a wonderful day - and even Stella, their Standard Poodle, was there to help me! Paul sent me home with the biggest, and I mean THE BIGGEST bouquet of gorgeous blooms!(See below for a couple of photos from the day.) Once I got to my studio, I didn't even arrange the flowers, they just fell into perfect harmony with each other as if ready for their beautiful moment! As I started painting, I felt so...well, hopeful! And now "Hope Rising" has found a special home with a wonderful couple in Houston.

Upcoming Events:

I am now preparing for several Fall and Winter events here in Fredericksburg, Texas. The first one is October 2nd at St. Joseph's Halle. (See below for more information.) Details on the other events will follow soon!

For those of you from other areas or just staying close to home, I am considering hosting an "online art market weekend" so that you can get a closer look at some of my current artwork and art gifts, including my hand painted ornaments. (Does an online art market sound of interest to you? I'd love your feedback on the idea!)

Thank you for spending a few moments with me and catching up! May you be blessed with a Fall full of gratitude and hope!

Blessings,

Kristin

Kristin Ashman Fine Art

830-456-1649

https://www.kristinashmanfineart.com/

P.S. "Hope Rising" is available as a high-quality Giclée reproduction. Just give me a call or send an email to purchase yours. Also, many of my original paintings and giclée print reproductions are available through my website: https://www.kristinashmanfineart.com/

P.P.S. If you'd like to learn more about Windmill Meadow Farm, please visit https://www.windmillmeadowfarm.com/