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Snail Mail Renaissance

You ok over there? I’m ok over here. Times are scary, sad, uncertain and…strangely morphing into a new normal. Day 25, day 26, 27. For me, I’ve found routine and purpose critical for this sheltering in place. In no particular order, I make the bed, do the dishes, walk the dog, cook, do the occasional […]

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Painting a Moving Target, by Stefan Baumann

Painting a moving target like waves in the ocean isn’t easy but there is a rhythm to nature and also to waves, and this pattern of movement can be captured in a brief time as I have done in this painting.

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Children's Book Release Party Friday in Ashland

Leah Mebane Children's Book - bee

This Friday, Myron Cretney, who wrote the children’s book that I illustrated, will be throwing a book release/signing party with healthy snacks provided. The illustrations were painted over the past year and are very colorful, flowing, earthy watercolors featuring local scenes and local children. Come on out to see the finished product!

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