Lifetime Achievement Award- laguna Plein Air, September 2025
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Being Presented with my lifetime achievement award at Laguna Plein Air
2025
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Aaron Coberly suggested I model for my Birthday...couldn't refuse
In September I was given a big birthday Celebration by my family and
friends, with talks from those present, and notes and videos being sent
from those that could not attend.It was great to connect with everyone
again, though I did find it a little emotional, realising how much of
life is past
I have always tried to live in the present however, and my next
adventure - always just around the corner.
Difficult to be constantly reminded of one's age, when one's body keeps
reminding us of our limitations.... Frustrating at times..
I'm starting to question if I am reaching that "Certain Age" ?
I was honored this month to be presented with a "Lifetime Achievement
award from Laguna Plein Air . In my acceptance speech I said, that I
"don't think I deserve it, its just that I have outlived everybody else
!"
I had a wonderful few days in Laguna, CA. Great to visit the area
again, and be spoiled by the association, with wonderful lodgings and
being made to feel very special. I was able to meet some new friends
and connect with old friends , some I had not seen for over ten years!
I sure miss being able to partake in Plein Air events like I did when
my health was in better shape. A reminder to all you younger Artists to
do as much as you can , when you can, as we never know how our health
will be,as we get older ! I am always thankful of some of the decisions
I made in life. Not very financially savvy, but they allowed me freedom
to travel and see the world,broaden my mind and be inspired, which
serves me well especially now. Images memories and stories, continue to
feed my mind.
I had to go into ER in Laguna. We were going home from the last event
when I could feel symptoms coming on, and thankfully we were only a few
minutes away from a hospital, so I could get seen,quickly. I was able
to continue traveling after a couple of days...I try to focus on what's
next and put events like the ER visit to the side, as much as I can.
We are so lucky to have our Art. It is still such a positive constant
in my life.It lifts my spirits, and keeps my mind in the present....and
I can still do a decent drawing and painting!
Here is a link to my Short Speech at Laguna to those that might be
interested :
Video Link
Lifetime Achievement Award, Drawing at the Event, and photos
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Drawing a fellow Artist on the last
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day of Laguna Plein Air
I have reflected a little with all the recent events these past months
on what really matters. What I have been most proud of is my
involvement in community projects which helped develop Artists in my
community. I was founder of our "Artists League", created in the format
of Chicago's "Palette and Chisel" club. All our local Artists benefited
from having regular portrait, life drawing, classes and demos at an
affordable price. I am also very proud of my years of teaching. I
always said I would teach what students "need", not what they
"want"...I love to see students improve and develop their own path into
the Artworld. The Details and a link to my next series is below. These
classes fill up quickly - hope you can join us !
Wednesday Morning Online Classes Beginning November 19th
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