Blog

One year ago I climbed onto a plane in Michigan… and climbed off into a raft on the Colorado River in the mighty Grand Canyon.

With 12 other artists. Our mission? To float and to paint every day in the greatest live model classroom that exists.

What a trip!

 There was sun. Sand. Wind. Rapids. Laughter! New friendships!!

Soak it up, and I did.

Risks conquered. New bars set.

As for the painting aspect…I unwrapped a lot of new skills that week.

A gift to myself.

So of course, I wanted to go back there. To stand there again, hear the river. Feel the size of those canyon walls.

Just feel that freakin' rush again.

And so today, I did!

I was reminded that whether we revisit our happy places in person - or more likely these days virtually - hold on to them.

They aren’t done giving us joy.

Be safe. Be well!