Interior view of selected artists’ work – Betsy Arvidson’s works hang to the right (8 works total) – special exhibit at the Pen & Brush, New York, NY. December 2008

While it’s been many months since I’ve last posted – for several reasons (not all relative to my blogging days, but worth a serious time-out) not necessarily life threatening or such – just that LIFE takes over especially around the holidays.

I am happy, however to report that the new year brings many miracles, one especially significant would be the return of my mentor to New York, Betsy Arvidson, the former Director of Special Events and Public Relations at the National Academy of Design and currently full time Landscape Artist. After her several years long sabbatical, we finally had a chance to meet and witness one of her current exhibits at the Pen & Brush Gallery in New York (December 2008).

Detailed view of “Afternoon View,” Betsy Arvidson, original.

This is a piece I actually purchased that night, the final evening of her exhibit. I was so excited for her and her collective works, but something unique, calming and emotional about this work that moved me to want to possess and own it. It now has found its home in our hallway for all to see.

I congratulate Betsy and her beautiful, successful exhibit and know that galleries like the Pen & Brush, work collectively to thrust and showcase talented female artists of our time. I applaud P&B for seeing her talent and including her among the select few of this recent exhibit.

Her works are truly one of a kind and keep the artists’ dream alive.

-M