Getting Ready for the Virtual Studio Tour

Sometimes it’s amazing how the universe works.

In yesterday’s post,  I neglected to mention that my Open Studio preparation always included fresh flowers (see Two Flower Artists) to greet you at the front door. Typically I bought pansies since it’s still cold at night in late April. This year I simply forgot about flowers until it was too late. Since I haven’t been going out much, I was resigned to do without them.

Then these beautiful pansies magically appeared at my door this morning, courtesy of my friend and neighbor Regina and her daughter Tori! 

Thank you Regina and Tori! What a beautiful way to start the day! They didn’t even know it was my Studio Tour weekend. To top it off, Bonnie was coming to visit, mask and all, and her favorite color is purple.

Here she is right now! My first (and only) guest is contemplating her strategy on how to get from the street to my apartment without opening multiple doors.

Looks like she figured out a plan!

She’s carrying something. Let’s take a closer look…

I see tulips on the right. And is that toilet paper in the other hand? Is she really bringing me TOILET PAPER??? What a daughter! 

Needless to say I was delighted to receive a gift that was worth its weight in gold. You can see the big grin on my face…almost.

I went inside to put the tulips in water for (all) my guest(s). They look gorgeous! Thanks, Bonnie.

While I was busy with the flowers, Bonnie went back to her car to get her lunch. I returned just in time to see her elegant entry. Looks like she’s getting the hang of it.

After that workout, she sat down to enjoy her lunch from Riviera Bakehouse and “her” purple pansies – while practicing proper social distancing. 

Then she surprised me by pulling a container of treasured alcohol wipes out of that big bag! It was an amazing day.

After tossing around options to properly display my paintings for the 2020 Virtual Studio Tour, we finally decided on an approach.

We’re ready for you tomorrow!