We moved into our new studio this summer and with a new space comes a myriad of new ideas. Many fall by the wayside but Coffee & Canvas is one that stuck. 

We officially opened our new Dorsey Fine Art Studio today, Friday, August 10!

So let me tell you what excites me about our new Dorsey Fine Art Studio here on Camano Island, WA.

My phone was blowing up. We had just passed over the Cascade Mountains on the last leg of our 4 day drive to see family near Seattle, WA. When I saw the first few emails pop up on my phone, I thought it was a scam. One of those "saw your work online, want to buy for my wife, blah, blah, blah" scams. 

But then I read a little more. 

I'm planning to give away at least 12 paintings this year. One a month for sure. I don't want them to be my leftover paintings. No, I actually want to give away my best.

But why?

First of all, I want to re-title this post, Life With An Entrepreneur. Because that is what Jed is. He also happens to be an artist, but his entrepreneurial spirit is behind so much of what he does. Second of all, to understand my perspective, you must understand me.

This was one of those paintings that almost seemed effortless. Almost. The scene was embedded on my soul, it seems, and while I didn't actually paint it on the spot, I took the feel of the air, the hush of the valley, and the beauty of the clear sky with me into the creative process. It was a pleasure to paint.

Let me tell you a little more about that magical day and exactly where I saw this beautiful scene.

This summer I had the privilege of meeting Bob & Sandra.

Though it was the first time we'd ever seen each other, our lives had been intertwined for years. Let me explain.

I love painting with acrylics. Here's how I first got introduced to them (and almost got kicked out of my watercolor family!)