My second art fair was a lot of fun. We had the tiniest bit of wacky weather, but mostly it was blazing hot with zero shade. Our biggest takeaway was that I needed a sun umbrella for my chair.
The best thing about the Mulvane art fair was our booth neighbor, Andrew Batcheller, an artist from Joplin, MO. I'll unabashedly talk him up here. His work is instantly stunning, and if it isn't enough that it immediately captures your attention, it's the kind of art that also sneaks its way in. I'm one of the lucky and sometimes unlucky people who remember my dreams. I wasn't surprised at all that Andrew's artwork snuck its way into my dreams. He was also incredibly kind, funny, and personable. It was really special connecting with him during our weekend together.
After packing up everything from the art fair we spent a lovely evening with a poet friend of mine, Carolyn. Here is one of her poems. She gave us a tour of her remarkable home and garden, and we were stunned by the beauty, love, and attention she gave to everything she touched. Walking her vast garden was comparable to a stroll through a botanical garden. Her garden was even featured in Better Homes & Gardens once upon a time, and she is a national flower arrangement champion. I know her through her poetry, and even though it is transportive, it only touches upon all the pieces that comprise her as a person. It was such an honor to spend time with her and get to know her better.
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