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July 2008
June just slipped by. We went to West Yellowstone for the unveiling of the calf buffalo. We had a good time and took many pictures. We also went with FRAA to the Grant Kohrs Ranch at Deer Lodge for 4 days of painting.
This month we went to Glacier Park for 3 days. We had barely arrived when a group of vehicles signaled something interesting going on. There was a big Grizzly walking purposefully across the meadow. Now and then he looked at us. We got some great pictures. The next day we were privileged to see 2 cow moose feeding in a small lake with their calves playing on the bank.
On the home front: It is dry. The spring rains were wonderful and the hills are still green as far as I can see, but the grass is crisp and has that blue tint that comes from too much heat and too little water. The creek is dry and we will be lucky if it runs again next spring.
Haying is half over. We are irrigating, hoping for a second cutting.
I finished painting my porch but as for painting pictures, I have a couple started. Summer is a busy time.
Kohrs' Cattle
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Moose Cow & Calf
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1st Prize Watercolor
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April 2008
I should title this "March Madness". After breaking my ankle bone at Special Olympics I dreaded wearing the boot at the art show in Great Falls March 12 to 16. So I cheated. I only wore it to set up and pack up our room at the show. We had a great time and I was thrilled to win first prize for watercolor in the Lobby Show.
March 19th I flew to Arizona. I dreaded even more wearing the boot on my trip so I didn't even take it. We had a great time but I was glad to get home to the snow and out of the heat. We had a nice snow the day after I got home and that is good. We need the moisture.
After playing catchup for a few days we will be getting ready for our next art show, held in Pasco, Washington May 9, 10, and 11 at the Tri-City Convention Center. I have started a painting of 3 raku pottery pots.
Until next month, take care.
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March 2008
The past two months have been busy and fun. We are getting ready for the Western Heritage Artist's Assn. Show which is March 12 through the 16th at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls, Montana. Jim and I are sharing ROOM 101. Do come and view our new work. The room will be easy to find. Sitting outside our door will be "Blossom" the calf buffalo Jim painted for West Yellowstone. You can read about and see her on his site.
Three days after the show I will be flying to Arizona for 10 days with 3 highschool girlfriends. Then back home to get ready for another art show in May.
We did go to the Winter Special Olympics at Whitefish, MT last week. My grandaughter Leanne got 3 gold medals for her Alpine Skiing. We were all thrilled for her. The only other thing of note that happened that weekend was when I fell on the ice and broke a bone in my ankle, so I am wearing one of those cute little strap-on boots for the next 6 weeks.
Until next month, take care. Watch where you step.
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November 2007
It has been a busy month but I haven't done anything really artsy. I finished the small flower painting and am having it framed. It will be on my site soon. Now which one do I start next. I have several drawn out but haven't decided which one I want to paint.
I visited my daughter Cindy and family in Texas for 10 days in November. I hadn't been there for almost 2 years. It was wonderful to see them. The phone and emails are great but it just isn't like being with the ones you love. We ate and shopped a lot, and talked incessantly. I had a Great time.
I must finish my cards, and wrap gifts. My tree is beautiful, decorated with my mother's ornaments. I enjoyed a Christmas party last week and am looking forward to the FRAA party this week.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful year to come.
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October 2007
We have been to the Park twice since my last entry. On Sept. 24th we went for the fall colors, and it was the perfect time. They were fantastic. We took several hikes in the Many Glacier area.
October 7th the colors were almost gone. The whole feel of the place was different. I know we are in a drought, but seeing the lakes in Glacier dry up is an eye opener. We did see a small herd of elk, more sheep than I've ever seen together in one place, and 3 bears, a mom and her cubs. In the herd of elk, there were two bulls doing their dominance thing, butting heads and showing off for the girls.
October 13th we went on a weekend outing with other members of FRAA, the Front Range Art Assn. (The last time I will write that out.) FRAA is based in Choteau but we come from various towns in the surrounding area. We went to one of the artist's cabin in the Benchmark area west of Augusta for some painting, hiking & photography.There was the usual campfire, barbeque, food and wine, everything except marshmallows, and a good time was had by all.
On the home front, I do have a small flower painting almost done, and I hope to get pictures of my Church and Teddy Bear paintings on my website soon.
Plein Air Painting
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Glacier Elk
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September 2007
I am the proud owner of a brand new website, and this is my first attempt at a newsletter.
I love the place where I live. It is a big, old house on a farm/ranch in central Montana, close to the east side of the mountains. This area has many names, the Last Best Place, the Front, the Chinook Zone, Gateway to the Mountains (which is claimed by every town down the mountain front), and Big Sky Country which means Montana.
I have been making art of one kind or another since I was a kid. At this time I am into watercolor. My subject of choice is flowers, but because I live so near the beauty of the mountains I paint them also. Jim & I have a motorhome we take into the hills to find places to paint. The picture I'm including here was taken in Glacier Park on our last trip, Sept 22,07. We take hundreds of pictures (Oh, the wonders of the digital camera.) and use them for inspiration.
Grinnell Point
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