We crossed the rubicon finally. Suddenly we've been here just over a year. Hello Kentucky adventures and new friends to add to our WI, DC and UK worlds! We have been warmly welcomed by gracious, congenial Kentuckians. 
KY has been hit with bad weather for the past 6 months. Snow, ice, rain, flooding, tornadoes, and currently, cicadas. Step outside and dodge strafing by the red eyed, whirring, loud singing Brood XIV, aka the "Bourbon Brood." The good news is they won't return until 2042.
Deep in new house construction after many delays, and surrounded by stacked boxes in our tiny, temporary rural dwelling, this artist eagerly awaits her new studio and the Great UNpack. For now, with warmer weather and open windows Mini Spring Studio has been set up. 

I am making inroads into Blue Grass art communities. I have my first new gallery showing my work, Art Space in Versailles. More to come. (KY Versailles is not pronounced like the French home of Marie Antoinette.) 

Volunteering with the Friends of Anderson County Library Ladies, has been win-win. Money raised from sales of donated books helps to fund college scholarships, county literacy, educational needs, and disaster relief projects. And Jane hit the friendship jackpot! In return for their kindness, inclusivity, bottomless local knowledge and attempts to teach Jane how to be "Southern," Jane will be taking them out plein air painting. While possibly not their first choice of 3 hours of camaraderie, Jane's enthusiasm will not waver. Photos to come. A local exhibit...