For the third year running we spent our anniversary month in Oregon. We rented the same studio and apartment in Toledo as we have before. By now it’s feeling like another home for us. We move in, rearrange things as we like them, and go to work. It’s very productive time, and a great way to live life.
Here’s us, posing for a mug shot somebody else was asking for. This, by the way, was our 48th anniversary! Isn’t she cute?
She’s also a diligent worker. Anne put in at least eight hours a day in her wonderful mess, sometimes ten. It’s a beautiful time for focus for her, the kind she rarely gets at home, what with the fullness of the rest of life.
Approximate Engagement, Monotype, 9.25×11
This time she brought scores of pieces she’d started at some earlier date with intention of finishing them. Only a few did she start from scratch. Some she printed completely over and started again. Even then, background from the earlier work shows through and adds to the intrigue.
In the 17 days we were there she produced some 50 pieces. On the last day we laid them out on the floor for a photo, but couldn’t get them all in.
On the other side of the room was me, at least afternoons. Mornings had me on the lower floor, writing (on that Papua New Guinea project mentioned last time). Once again, almost all my endeavors were abstract (having nothing to do with that glass of wine in the picture, really).
We were happy to have our work accepted in a quality gallery here in this area. They’re carrying ten of mine and ten of Anne’s. Those of Anne’s are already among her New Work showing on her website, here (labeled “New”). My ten are on my website, under Freed Gallery, here. The two above were not accepted, their not preferring figurative work at this time, but I like them.
Okay, class, this is for extra credit. Can you tell me which is the only letter on this building which is not hung backwards or upside down?
If you missed the anniversary blog with the vintage picture go to or click on Blank Slate, “Another Year of Bliss (mostly).” Same for other topics, like “Watering the Mind,” for how we spent our days and our reading list.
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Upcoming Events and Resources
“Loosen Up” Workshop for Painters
March 8-9, 2014
A hands-on seminar for intermediate artists by Hyatt Moore in San Clemente
Two full days, $225
For further info and reserve a space, click here, or call 949-369-6603
New 6-week Painting Class
Instructor: Hyatt Moore
at Vineyard Community Church
27632 El Lazo, Laguna Niguel, California
Thursday evenings, 6:30-9:30, beginning March 6
$295 for 6 weeks
Contact Lynn Schrader, mercyartsstudio@gmail.com
New: Freed Gallery
If and when you’re on the Oregon coast, feel free to stop in and see our work.
6119 SW Highway 101
Lincoln City, Oregon 97367
Sandstone Gallery
Now featuring art by both of us.
Open daily except Tuesdays.
Art Walk, March 6, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
384-A North Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, California 92651
7:25 am
Yes, you guys are just too cute and I can’t believe 48 years. Congratulations and we strive to get there too. You’re our good example!! Thanks.
8:42 am
You two are inspiring in so many ways, thanks for sharing the great photos!
9:21 am
i enjoyed to see the pictures and story from Papae New gunie,and congratulation with your anniversary.we just had our 50th last year,i saw all the names on your colecters list,it was great to see our friends names that they enjoyed the same painter,we have 2 large paintings,but are not on that list?
Love,hope to see you in costco some day.Marianne
9:45 am
Loved getting to see your new works! Absolutely breathtaking. Wish we were going to Lincoln City soon! Love you both :-)
1:20 pm
Lovely to see you both in action, in these pics. And is that an ironing board cover that you use to put your paints on? LOL. Looks like a wonderful time was had by the both of you. Truly love your works of art. Blessings to each of you, in all you are and in all you lay your hand to.
1:57 pm
Looking forward to the next open house here at home, you two! Anne, those prints are awesome! Hyatt, that’s another read-in-the-making we’re all looking forward to. Now, get to all that backed-up mail awaiting your attention.
3:43 pm
Hang in there, you can still make 50. It sort of just came on us one day. Your studio looks like, “Why go anywhere else?” Lovely. Part of the blessed life we get when we love Jesus.
5:16 pm
Anne and Hyatt: I love your work. Thank you for sharing it here.
10:01 am
You guys are the cutest couple! Love it that you can work together like this! Thanks for sharing your amazing work with us!
Happy 48th Anniversary! Wishing you God’s best in the coming year!
Much love……Arlene & Harv
4:56 pm
Loved the picture of both of you.
Wow- you really turned your Oregon adventure into an artistic “heaven” what with getting so many wonderful pieces done! Great going!
1:04 am
Wonderful Hyatt and Anne! Happy Anniversary! You look as wonderful as you always have! Love love to you both! Lisa