Florida in November
+ more to be grateful for this Thanksgiving!

1. Those of you for whom I’ve painted portraits of your homes and happy places this year; it’s been my privilege!
2. People who like and appreciate my work, especially those who have bought greeting cards, giftware or prints. And those who visit my studio on Final Fridays.
3. All the family members and friends who support my on my journey. Your encouragement means so much!
4. Artists Glenda Suttman and Margi Meier, who so graciously share studio space with me at the Pendleton Art Center, and all our fellow artist tenants there, who share meaningful information and inspire us every day.
5. Art on the Levee, Cincy Haus, Lavomatic Café, and BOOST! for displaying and selling my work; thank you!
6. So many friends who show up and help me set up and sell my work on Final Fridays and at other events, bringing refreshments, manpower, hope, and joy to the process.
7. Artists I’ve painted with on a regular basis in Mason and in Lebanon, particularly my teacher and mentor, Elmer Ruff.
8. The people who have written about, or promoted, my artwork, especially Therese Wantuch, Meredith Raffel, Mary Anne Frey, Kay Bush and Jason Sandhage; thanks!
9. Everyone who has referred me to someone who’s considered commissioning a painting and all those who have forwarded my eNewsletter or web site URL (http://www.cincinnatihomeportrait.com/)
10. The people who’ve organized artwork for the shows and charitable events I’ve participated in this year; well done!
11. Authors of books and articles that have empowered me. And filmmakers too! Curators who have installed inspirational exhibits that affected me this year. The conservationist who restored the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Van Gogh to its more original colors
12. The people whose years of effort resulted in the computer I’m looking at right now. Never have we had such power at our fingertips. I appreciate all my followers on Twitter, Facebook, Linked In, etc. and the opportunity to see so many artists’ work and follow their journeys online.
13. The workers at FedEx, UPS and the post office who’ve helped me ship merchandise to my customers on time and without damage.
14. Those who have framed my paintings this year, bringing their expertise, knowledge and craftsmanship to finish the work with quality.
15. Life, eyesight, and the God-given ability to draw and paint.