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I've noticed the trend for sending e-holiday greetings.  It is a very efficient and time saving device that I probably would have turned my nose up at a few years ago.

But the cyber age is hard to ignore, and it has its perks in making life a bit easier in some circumstances.

However it has another advantage in saving the trees that produce the paper that are used to manufacture the greeting cards.

Now that's an issue that I can get behind.  And it gives me the justification for sending an e-holiday greeting.

 

Holly Happy Green Holiday to Everyone!

Belonging to an artist support group has many advantages and perks.

For 5 years I have had the opportunity of being a member of a Women Artists Support group.  We have gone through many changes and transitions over the years but there is an ongoing thread of support that rings true for the members.

Our current membership is 14 women ranging in age from 40+ to 70+.  There are many multi-talented women whose directions often include more than one discipline or medium.  There are also different levels of full time to part time artists included.

The list of the mediums and talents include the following:

Acrylics

Bookmaking

Calligraphy

Clay sculpture

Dance

Glass jewelry

Gouache

Illumination

Knitting

Linoleum block printing

Mixed media

Murals

Recycled tires and license plates

Resin jewelry

Oils

Pastels

Pen and ink

Photography

Poetry

Sewing

Silk batik

Watercolor

Wood: carving, furniture, musical instruments

Writing

 

We are building a community of trust, caring, mutual respect, and support through our bi-monthly meetings.  We learn from each other and share resources.  Often we'll meet at one of the members' homes where we may receive an informal talk or workshop from the hostess.

We encourage and offer advice when needed.  Our meetings are fun, informative and oriented towards progress in our work.

Personally it has been a platform of growth and inspiration which I feel has given me an opportunity to expand and to offer support for all the members.  I am grateful for the friendships and the bonding that we have established in this group.