An inadequate but sincere thank you, on Thanksgiving
As far as I can figure, I have the Snohomish and Puget Sound Salish people to thank for allowing me to live here. I would also like to thank the Hibulb Cultural Center for teaching my family about these peoples.
On Thanksgiving Day (such as it is), I would also like to thank the Duwamish people, the traditional stewards of the land that hosts my friends, art events and privileges I enjoy in Seattle. If you’d like to acknowledge artists descended from Chief Seattle:
consider visiting the exhibit “We’re Still Here” at Seattle’s Central Library (through December 15th)
consider buying artwork from the Chief Seattle Club booth on December 7th.
You can also show your support year-round by donating to Real Rent Duwamish. Contributions go toward sustaining Duwamish people and culture, which is more difficult without federal tribal recognition.
Wishing you a wonderful new year
Happy 2019, everyone!
I’m working on a few changes to the site, which you’ll see very soon. In the meantime, take care of yourself and stay warm (or cool, if it’s summer where you live).
Collecting art: the joy of anticipation
Before I go semi-incommunicado for Christmas, I wanted to share an early present I received recently: a thank-you note from someone with “a budding little art collection.”
This person’s anticipation of receiving their artwork soon kinda puts me in a holiday mood. I was one of those kids who savored the delicious agony of waiting for Christmas Day to arrive. Now, the feeling I get waiting to ship out the artwork feels almost as good as hearing it arrived safely. Only one more sleep — I mean, “installment” — until this collage heads to its permanent home!
Happy holidays… and please let me know if you’d like to start 2019 with a new piece of art (or the first installment of a payment plan).