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 :
