I was so honored to be a guest in Shelly’s home last week. She has created a dynamic space that utilizes every opportunity to show off her own creativity as well as those of others. I was surprised to see an original Donna Barr on the wall, since I too have an original by her. It just made me adore Shelly even more. She also shared with me this wonderful piece of art of blue cowboys on a guitar. I even was welcomed by Toulouse and Alfonse.

Shelly has some wonderful plans for additional space in her place that I really hope she pursues. She is highly talented and I’m honored to have been able to spend time with her. I hope that someday she finishes the unfinished painting of her son and his friend, which is something I would definitely buy and hang in a place of prominence in my home if it were ever for sale. I’ll just have to be satisfied with the four pieces I did buy… for now.