Let's talk about Grandma Moses, or Anna Mary Robertson Moses. Anna had an interest in art as a child and had to sneak times to create. Being a girl in rural America, domestic duties were considered a much better use of her time than drawing or even a basic education, but her father liked to paint and would bring home newsprint for his little girl to use.

Let's talk about Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), a composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the first rate. He and his sister, Fanny, were well-known for their remarkable talents. Musical prodigies, they were, and they both grew into adulthood as master musicians, although some of Fanny's compositions were attributed to her brother.

Well, it's about that time again when I abandon my studio for the summer and head for a cooler climate. That means I'll be trimming my Etsy shop down to include only those pieces that travel well—larger paintings or paintings on wood and assemblages will not make the cut and will take a breather for a little while.

Today, I am celebrating the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe. A few quick facts about the iconic American artist....

As a member of the CAA, I exhibited several items in the Member Gallery tent. With that comes a commitment to volunteer to staff the tent, and I did my time on Sunday morning. It was hot. We didn't sell a single piece of art in our tent, but lots of people came through and were very pleasant.