We are coming to the end of 2018, almost two decades into the millennium. The last two shows were at SAMA in Loretto and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Counsel for the Arts at SAMA in Ligonier.  To say they were both well attended would be an understatement.  My previous season’s entries for each of these shows held the award for People’s Choice and so this was how the award presentations started for this year.  My entries for now have a wonderful place for exhibition and will hang into the new year.  I am planning to focus on growth as I have at other times in my career.  Since this year has been filled with many personal challenges, illness and loss I have lost momentum with my art.  I want to spend a lot more time painting and enjoying the process.  I hope you all can do the same.