Brandon and I are going to pack up our rental minivan and head down to Wichita this weekend for my show at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens.

Yeah, I said "pack up the rental minivan" . . . despite my penny-pinching nature, I’ve finally decided to break down and rent a minivan. After running the numbers, I realized that it wasn’t practical to take two cars . . . and that I really wasn’t saving a heck of a lot. So thanks to the good folks at Enterprise, I’m scheduled to make the trip from the comforts of the passenger seat!

The 5th Annual Gallery in the Gardens will be open Sunday, September 16, from 10am to 5pm. My booth will be located in the Centennial Pavilions. For more information about Botanica, or driving directions, visit Botanica online.

Well, if you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that I was scheduled to show at the Crossroads Music Fest this weekend. Mother nature however, had different plans . . . last night a big storm hit Topeka, throwing a tree branch into the side of my house. So instead of showing artwork, I’m going to stay home and try to clean up/repair what I can before calling in a professional.
The good news, however, is that I’m going to have time to paint! I’m working on a new piece for my sun series - it’s going to have mountains. Hopefully I will be able to finish it this weekend!

If you’re going to be in the Kansas City area next weekend, September 8-9, you should stop by the Crossroads Music Fest to check out the good time! I will have a booth at the festival, showing my artwork . . . but I really have ulterior motives . . . the music! There will be over 50 national and local bands playing on 3 stages during the 2-day festival, with sounds so diverse, everyone is bound to walk away with a new favorite sound!
Gates for this all ages event open each day at 1pm, with the last band taking the stage around midnight each night. For tickets, list of bands playing, or driving directions, please visit their website!