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Greetings my friends on this NYE! To set the tone of positive intentions for 2023 please allow my brief moment of reflection on the good things that manifested in 2022……. 42 one-of-a-kind new assemblage works came to fruition from my imagination and were created entirely from repurposed objects that I acquired from the generously offered donations of friends, fans and followers. I exhibited these and more in 11 exhibitions including a solo show in Sacramento dedicated to concepts of gratitude demonstrated by the study of crows. I hosted another successful assemblage making workshop in August and took part in SF Open Studios at Arc the first weekend of November. The "Lost & Found" fine art book I was fortunate to be featured in with 8 Northern California assemblage artists was published for purchase in the Fall followed by the Fateful Findings exhibition I was able to curate at Arc to celebrate it. The year concludes with my departure from my seven year role as administrative support with the nonprofit, ArtSpan. I hope each of you are genuinely eager to embrace a fresh start on New Year's Day as much as I am! I have plans in place to spend the first half of the year making my personal wellness a number one priority by recuperating, recalibrating, and restoring healthy mind, body and soul nourishing practices carefully balanced with art making studio time. Later in the year I will be taking on artist support projects like ghost writing artist statements, hosting two workshops and offering private mentoring. Stay tuned to learn more about how our paths may have opportunities to cross this next turn around the sun! #happynewyear #yearendreview #endofanera #newyearseve #thisartistslife #howIspent2022 #starttofinish #nye #reflection #settingintention #creativeconnection #gratitude #freshstart (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1luniLncx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Perhaps a bit overdressed to take Angus for a walk, but when in Tombstone... . #1890s #thisartistslife #oldwesttombstone #historicdistrict #silkandwool #labelleepoque #frenchlace #LAgirlintombstone #LAartist #ohthosevictorians #historicalcostuming #museumhat #belleepoque #ourtombstonehouse #oldwestlife #jackrussellterrier #bonnieprinceangus #jackrusselsofinstagram (at The Dressmaker's Cottage at #11) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIboeZ4Duqd/?igshid=1kgydn8a4ecnr

Of course she's still in pins, but what's a little hand finishing the night before we leave for the Tombstone house? This silk faille is a dream to sew with...can't wait to see this in my violet parlor room. . . . . . #1890sfashion #1890s #thisartistslife #labelleepoque #frenchsequins #fuchsia #silkfaille #antiquelace #lilyabsinthelife #extantlace #historicalsewing #historicalcostuming #belleepoque #museumlace #gibsongirl (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_5XrLD6h1/?igshid=i1utykkwa2f1

I just gave an online artist talk tonight with my @arcgallerysf studio mates and I shared about how so many wonderful friends, acquaintances and complete strangers have consistently offered, presented and shipped to me random, delightfully strange objects that have kept my inventory of art supplies well stocked (and utilized) for the past 6 years. My sincere heartfelt thanks to you @mommyoftwins for thinking of me and taking the time to send these glorious numbered teeth enamels!!! I feel seen, blessed, and INSPIRED! 🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰 #gratitude #thisartistslife #donationsgladlyaccepted #teeth #whendentistrybeconesart #turnobjectsintoart (at Arc Studios & Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGT1chChEzc/?igshid=1gln569p5dixl

The artist and the painting. Happy rainy Thursday! #Thisartistslife #beforeameeting #lifeimitatesart #rainydays #lifewithoutadog #artistsoncouches #gloriapaintsdogs https://www.instagram.com/p/B9EuEFLHEhV/?igshid=f268z75ip5hs

Never under estimate the power of your words to hurt or help. Like everyone, I have my really good days and then there are days I stumble and question everything. Today as I was updating my social media links I noticed a comment I'd never seen before under one of my images. A stranger wrote, "I so love your work Gloria! Thanks for sharing with the world! It's a better place because of it!"...I cried. Truth, I've been sort of weepy lately anyway. As I bring a lot of paintings to completion and send them on their way, it's emotional. There are a number of paintings here that are just about to go...it's a happy/sad time for me. Add to that, writing Trucker's story, the birthing of the 100 paintings project and the starting of a few large paintings that speak to goodbyes and transitions, well, let's just say I'm carrying a bunch of tissues with me these days. I am so grateful to all of you have been so encouraging. For those waiting for your paintings, I appreciate your patience and understanding of how art comes into being. Today, I am striving to serve better, to serve more fully, more joyfully even in the midst of the heartache of loving and losing. Life is so infinitely beautiful. Sometimes that beauty can appear shadowed, in those moments, please remember, every shadow is cast by a light. So look for the light, and when you find it, hold it for the next person, drop a crumb, a little note, a kind word of praise, you may never know who you have helped but no bit of kindness is ever wasted. <3 ~ Gloria Paints Dogs #thisartistslife #gratitude #ridingthewave #bekind #shadowandlight #lovemultiplies #gloriapaintsdogs https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zF1fznkIz/?igshid=1cm0mlyzezdq7

2020 day two. Early morning meditation in bright sunlight followed by a huge energy crash. Hoping it's just dehydration...sheesh!! #sunlightmakesmesleepy #thefuturessobright #meditation #thisartistslife #theyogacenter #sunlight #overexposed #grateful #2020 #gloriapaintsdogs https://www.instagram.com/p/B61J0BgnLBk/?igshid=12bjqewo5o046

We were gifted this fabulous mound of loam for our yard and garden. Elle was thrilled!! #dirt #dirtydog #cool #foaterdog #thisartistslife #GloriaPaintsDogs https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbBDAInavA/?igshid=16nqs7kta01ys