In May Anne and I went again to Swan Valley, Idaho to do art. It was our fourth time, always by the gracious courtesy of friends Jeff and Michelle Aleixo. As a gift, I made a book for them. Though they’re well aware of the beauty of the place, this was the first they’ve seen how we set up our working spaces. The photos are a smattering of the four times we’ve been there. They love it, and I think you will, too. You can click on each photo to enlarge (and read captions).
Hope you enjoyed that. We’re grateful for the memories, and the anticipation of going there again one day.
Meantime we are occupied as usual in the home studio. Anne is in the midst of the summer-long Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, California. We highlighted that in the last blog.
Mark your calendar for our next Studio Show and Sale here at the house. That’ll be September 4 and 5, both afternoons. Would be great to see you.
Meantime, keep your eye out for beauty. It’s everywhere.
3:00 pm
Hello Hyatt,
Beautiful setting for the creative talents of you and Anne. Great work, as always, and we also enjoyed the photography.
Allan and Linda
3:20 pm
Thank you for providing me with the beautiful scenery of a new place. Wish you could go to New Guinea next and paint the beauty of the mountains, people and villages there.
3:37 pm
BEAUTIFUL!! I looked for the swans!!????
Praying for Ann’s work in the Festival of Arts….I think she’ll sell tgg he rm all!
4:42 pm
Such a beautiful collage of your experiences there. I guess if I bring them new kitchen towels as a thank you, it won’t compare! (: Lovely job, Hyatt.
7:29 am
Wow, Hyatt, This place is so beautiful! I’m so glad you and Anne got to spend some good time there–it was obviously very fruitful! I can see why the Lord keeps blessing you with such amazing talent, insight and perspective: you are a good steward with the beauty of His creation!
1:08 pm
Hyatt, beautiful paintings and images. WE used to live in Laguna Niguel and are friends with the Snipes. We also have one of Anne’s etchings. WE now live near Sun Valley, Idaho, moved here in 2003, it is a great art community and incredibly scenic. You should visit the Sun Valley area sometime, I think it would give you inspiration for some paintings. I would be happy to show you and Anne around.
6:43 pm
Hyatt…you and Anne are exceedingly blessed with amazing talent and true friends…. that book is a true treasure…
7:10 pm
Simply stunning. And moving. And poetic. It feels almost like nonstop worship…celebrating God’s beautiful art work in an awe-inspiring way. Thank you so much for sharing!