Celebrating the Extraordinary in the Everyday

   Bloom Anyway, Mixed media, with lots of textured paper on recycled canvas

Hi Art Friends!

I can't believe it is May! If you are in the South, I hope you are getting outside to see some of the flowers pop up! But if you are in an area that is still seeing rainy weather or even snow (like my daughters in CO and OH) I hope that seeing a few flowers might bring you some joy!

If you would like to see some video, find me @KristinAshmanFineArt (and @FoundBlessings) on both Facebook and Instagram.

Besides getting outdoors to search for Hill Country bluebonnets and landscape ideas, things have been fairly busy here in my studio! I just finished up two commissions (one being a triptych of 40 inches x 70 inches for a doctor's office here in Fredericksburg... photos coming soon!) If you are interested in a commission, please reach out and let's see if we can make it happen!

I've also gotten actively involved with Die Künstler Von Fredericksburg, our local Fine Art Painter's organization. As the board member focused on community outreach and publicity, you will be hearing more from me, as I announce events and programs, like the Cinco De Mayo Art Pop this Friday. We have some incredible artists here the Hill Country and I am excited to encourage them with new ways to share their art within the community and beyond!

Another new thing for me this year was working on some creative design, new logo and graphics work for a wonderful local business. I loved thinking about their needs and then bringing these ideas to fruition with my technical skills! I am hoping to do more of this in the future!

And finally, I had the pleasure of teaching a fun "Birthday Daisy" workshop for a wonderful family. We had 10 students spanning 3 generations! I was so impressed by their beautiful paintings after teaching them just a little bit about color mixing, scale and light! (More to come on future class opportunities!)

Thank you for being so supportive of my art and business! One of my absolute favorite things is meeting you in person and learning about you and your mission! I'm incredibly grateful because you inspire me! May we, together, get more beauty, love, kindness and goodness out into this world that so desperately needs it.

God Bless,

Kristin