Tuesday, October 18, 2011

More to See from "Art Is...You"

Our first full day at Art Is...You began with a creativity warm-up session presented by the delightful Loretta Benedetto Marvel. A wonderful artist, storyteller, writer and all around sweet person, she had us laughing and drawing and getting to know each other. A perfect start to what became a perfect day! Thank you, Loretta.



I eased into my first big art retreat by volunteering in Pam Carriker's Color Book Journaling class; I acted as go-fer, photographer, helped with set-up/clean-up and whenever Pam needed an extra pair of hands or a "runner." I spent the day with lovely ladies, Jeannie, Robin and Joanne and had a chance to watch a workshop pro in action.







On Saturday evening while vendors were busily setting up their tables, a few of the contributor's to Pam's book gathered and signed each other's books. Reminiscent of yearbook days! It really was great fun to spend time with Seth and Jodi.





It was also great to finally meet the ultra-talented Lorraine Reynolds whom I'd "met" years ago through an Etsy group. We were having fun, can you tell?


It's great to relive the retreat through photos and remember all the wonderful people I had the chance to meet. We created art, told stories, laughed, hugged and made memories. And so, to quote Seth Apter, "get thee to an art retreat!"

3 comments:

Colleen said...

I love Seths comment!! And you were a pro at teaching us in our class, I love my sunflower and cannot wait to have time to finish my other canvas. It was great to meet you and thanks for a great class. And thank you for these wonderful pictures.

Sueann said...

Great pics! Thanks for the glimpse! Definitely wets my interest in going to an art retreat!
Hugs
SueAnn

Fannie said...

Hi, Nancy. You look like you had fun! Thanks for sharing your photos. When will you teach at an art retreat? ;-D ♥♫♥