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Jean here, with a few words.  I am so pleased to feature not only a fantastic artist, but a friend and neighbor.   Martha and I met through a mutual friend who has also appeared on this blog, Ingrid Vient. We are also mutual friends with Carolyn Addie, another Featured artist from our Blog.  I am blessed to be surrounded by so many talented and inspiring people. It brings joy to see their varied creations and enjoy their friendship.  And with that..........Meet Martha..... Martha Walker  owner of Wagons West Designs.   I always enjoyed drawing in grade school, but the thought of becoming an artist as a vocation first popped into my head on a trip to New Orleans in the Fall of my 4th grade year. Around the courtyard of the St. Louis cathedral were artists with their paintings hanging on the wrought iron fence surround. That looked like fun! I proclaimed my newfound goal of becoming an artist to my parents, who took that to heart, and for my...

This week was a catch up week from the flurry of activity with CHA and  the Art Unraveled Art Retreat  of the last couple weeks.     Saturday was a welcomed day off and we spent it with very good friends visiting some of the Arizona wine country.  Yes we do have one!   The higher elevations provide great land for vineyards.   While it is 109 degrees in Phoenix, we dined outside in balmy breezes and cloud  filled sunny skies. See wine collages by clicking here Inspiration for art came from the scenic landscapes and architecture.   We learned allot of history too. Where else can you see movies at a theater like this one?   Look close and see modern technology in the background! We went to the Oldest Store in Arizona, opened in late 1800's and still selling!   The Wilcox Commercial Store is where Geronimo would come from the Chiricahua Mountains to get food and provisions.      Johnny Ringo stan...