Bloom True Here I Come!

I've admired Flora Bowley and her work for a while now.  Not even sure where and when I first discovered her amazing work, but I was mesmerized right from the start.  Her paintings are so free and so interesting with all their layers and almost hidden pictures throughout.  I was originally thrilled that she was coming out with her first book.  Yay!  I absolutely love colorful books from my favorite artists, like Kelly Rae Roberts and Christine Mason Miller and now I will have one from Flora Bowley too for at-home, anytime inspiration.

As far as her workshops go, it seemed like she was always teaching in some faraway place like Bali, Mexico or Australia.  Places I just can't get to right now due to finances.  I had almost given up on painting with her when an email from her said she was teaching an e-course.  I was super super thrilled and instantly registered and paid with paypal.  The minute after I did that I thought I'd just browse through her in-person workshops and even said to myself, "not Wisconsin."  As I scrolled down the list I saw Valley Ridge Art Studio in Muscoda, Wisconsin.  My heart skipped a beat I think.  I started shaking. What!!??  I quickly emailed her and asked if I could cancel the e-course because I would so rather paint with her in person.  Not even thinking I'd hear back from her.  Well, she replied within five minutes and took care of it.  The rest is history.  I don't want to go on about every single step of this journey of signing up for her workshop, but this Saturday, I registered and I am going to paint with and learn from Flora Bowley herself, in person.  My husband said he's never seen me so excited.  Believe me I was flying all morning after getting into the workshop.  I even went nuts cleaning our bedroom and bathroom because I was in such a great mood, full of energy.

(image courtesy of http://florabowley.typepad.com/)

Now I just have to wait nine months till this dream-come-true weekend finally gets here.  I can't wait!  You'll definitely hear more about it when it happens.  Thanks for stopping by today.