It's Too Darn Hot

If you live in the Northwest you are well aware the the weather has been much warmer than usual these past two weeks. I had a warm time at both Salem an Bellevue Art Fairs. It was nice to see old friends, collectors and meet new folks at these events. I look forward to working on the commissions that were discussed. I found it tiring in the heat to do two back to back 3 day shows; so my hat and heart goes out to all the hard working artists how do 3 and 4 shows per month. My 9 or 10 fairs this year is easy in comparison.
It has been over 90 in the studio the last three days which makes me look for other things to do in locations that are cooler.

Another 8 days flew by since I started this post and yesterday and today we have had showers in the Portland area, a welcome change.
It is amazing how time slips way from me in the summers--back to back 3 day shows plus drive time the a 5 day intensive training session a weekend to "relax" and a month is gone.
This weekend I will be at the Silverton Art Fair 10 to 7 on Saturday the 15th and 10 to 6 on Sunday in booth 31. If any reader is in the area say hello please.
On the 28th to 30th I will be at Art in the High Desert in Bend Fri- Sat hours are 10 to 6 and Sunday 10 to 4. I am in booth 71.

Black Red Gold 36x36
I had time to finish this painting this week.

Thanks for looking and I hope your summer has been full of fun.
Bruce