Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. – Henry David Thoreau
Fishing for something? I believe that all people are born with a desire to create something. We mimic the Creator with our hands, our minds, our hearts. Beverly, my twin sister, and I have loved creating a variety of artworks with a variety of materials. At age 10, we sat by the Bois de Sioux River near the Wahpeton-Breckenridge bridge and wove mats out of reeds to pretend we were living in an Indian Village. Many people return to their pasttimes of age 10-11 because they realize that was a true representation of what they were meant to do. Now, many years later, we find ourselves contented as we “weave” with paint, glue, old road maps, interesting gems that we have hung onto for some purpose unknown. We arrange them on canvases and boards and watch as they evolve into art. We believe you can do the same. I will be demonstrating this process in the upcoming FMVA Studio Crawl event. Please consider this your invitation to attend to be inspired to create your own art.
- October 3-4, 12pm-6pm daily. FMVA STUDIO CRAWL I will be demonstrating a variety of art techniques this year. Physical distancing, use of hand sanitizers, and masks will be recommended for all visitors. This free event is open to all ages. You are invited to attend this event held at Mourning Dove Studio, 809 20th St. North Moorhead, MN. Online brochure can be downloaded at https://www.fmva.org/2019-studio-crawl/
- All Drawing and Watercolor workshops have been postponed until further notice. Private lessons and small workshops can still be scheduled by appointment only. I will be available after October 15th for scheduling. If you received a gift certificate for lessons, it is up to you to contact me. There are no expiration dates on gift certificates.
- Double Trouble Gallery, the new addition to Mourning Dove Studio in Moorhead, MN, is open by appointment only. You will be able to do physically-distanced shopping at your convenience. Afternoons and early evenings are the best times to visit the gallery. Call Barbara at 218-443-1126 to make an appointment for shopping.
May God bless you as you enter a new season -perhaps a season of self-discovery and joy through creating art!- Barbara
Skipper by Beverly Benda
Beverly with Camarillo Trout
Barbara with Patriot Trout