I awakened to the rain outside my open door, the sky was pre-dawn darkness and the rain played a gentle tune as it fell to earth. A gentle and refreshing song, a song filled with promises of clean air, full streams, tall trees, dancing flowers, singing birds and life, and love and joy.

I arose , walked to my mat and greeted the new day. Sun Salutations in the rain. Lightening filled the sky and room with sudden brightness. A celestial timpani filled the air. I breathed in the sweet clean air and exhaled any worry. The rain played its joyful song of transition. Autumn whispered, “I am here.”

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I knew that I was ready for the season’s change when that first rainy morning in September filled me with joy. Autumn offers so much beauty, fun and relief from Summer’s heat. Even my flowers appreciate the change. They seem to burst forth with larger blossoms and spread their leaves and branches with delight, thriving in the cooler warmth before the cold.

I’ve noticed that I seem to fall off the grid a bit in Summer and I thank you for your patience. I’ve no good explanation, it just seems to happen. I’m no hermit, mind you. I mess in the garden, I play in the water, read books, take little trips, welcome family and friends; all the while thinking I should be getting a bit more accomplished. Work does continue in my studio; I paint, I write, I stitch, and plot ideas of future projects. Mostly, I want to go outside and play or lazily enjoy some artful daydreams. Summer delights my inner child and she cannot not resist.

Autumn seems to bring me back to the studio with great passion. Days are no longer endless; the time of procrastination has passed. I have deadlines and commitments, and am delighted to have them. The opportunities to share my art are abundant and I look forward to each with deep gratitude.

So, please mark your calendars:

Art & Wine Walk, (downtown Chico):: Friday October 4th from 5 to 8 pm

you can see my art at Urban Couture, 212 main Street

(I will be at my brother’s wedding but there is a special guest standing in, so fun is sure to be had.)

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CAC Open Studios Art Tour :

My studio will be open October 19 and 20 from 10am to 5pm

Studio #22 in the tour guide

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I will share more dates as I schedule. The pleasure of sharing art, stories and laughter with you is a gift that I treasure and another reason that I love Fall.

Love and Gratitude

Bella

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