Middle of November.  Back to Sudbury tomorrow.  The staff training is complete.   Hoping to get the easel out next week and do some painting.  There are two time frames throughout the year when my brushes collect a bit of dust.  November,  December and May, June.   These are the two busiest periods for our retail operation.

I certainly miss my painting during these times.  I enjoy my work, dealing with customers, managing staff, buying products, all aspects of running a business.  If i had a choice however i would paint all the time.

Having a retail outlet has provided opportunities for me as an artist.  It has allowed me to display my art in a small gallery portion of the store. This has been a gift.