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Art Fest 2012 has come and gone and I was really happy to be a part of it. The days past in a blur of teaching, laughing and making new friends. It rained most of the days and I was too busy to take pictures during class, so I don't have many photos. The two beach pictures were taken on North Beach. It was really windy, but beautiful.
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Look how rocky this beach is! Very pretty, but extremely treacherous, especially if you were clogs.
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This is a tower on Fort Worden, a lovely structure with a castle-like feel, overlooking the sound.
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For some reason, the place is crawling with friendly deer! You can walk right up to them. I liked seeing them fearless and peaceful.
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I found this little sprig on a bush loaded with flowers. I might use the bell shape of the flower for something....maybe in my new root baby paintings. Andrew will have more on that subject.
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I am totally enamored with the shapes in lichen. The lace-like forms are so pretty and
reminiscent of underwater creatures. Don't they remind you of coral?
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Here's a class sample from my Wonder Cabinet Butterflies class. I wish I'd gotten pictures of the students work. There were so many cute ones! Maybe Andrew took some pictures. I hope so. It felt so energetic and exciting, which was catching. I am disappointed its the last year, but maybe someone else will step up and take over. Although I am relieved to be finished, since teaching is a bit nerve wracking for me (I get so anxious that I won't be a good teacher). Anyway, it was good practice for some upcoming events.