As I return from an inspirational trip to London, I am rejuvenated with energy to resume work on a series of paintings I have been developing, which I call The Rendezvous series.  These images explore the converging lines and textures of  a buffalo hide tipis, along with the stories that were told in similar lodges over the millennium.

While on my trip to London, I had an exhibition at The Brick Lane Gallery, showcasing this series of art.  I visited my very dear friend, Janet Weight Reed, an artist there.  She  lives in the Hampton area, and has kindly hosted me in her home three times now.  This brings me to the point of today’s post.

This is a very special easel I am privileged to work on.  This easel was a gift from Janet, when she was leaving the West Chester, Pennsylvania area in which we both lived.  Many outstanding pieces of art were painted on this easel by her, and now I have moved it from Pennsylvania, to my home in Spearfish, South Dakota.  I am continuing to use it.  Not only is it large and very functional, but it holds that spark of creativity for me.  Having belonged to a talented and dear friend, it is now a tool I count on in my artists studio as well!  Thank you, Janet!