So….this happened.

Jul 23, 2022

The Jasper Project is our local arts advocate. Cindi Boiter and her team have created a trusted source of support for the arts here in our community.

I am so proud that they included me with this very kind article. I hope you will enjoy it. I’m blushing.

http://jasperproject.org/jasper-magazine-online/48tkg26z2fjxt58jdy533kbe4wks8g

I have been painting every day this week. Trip to the coast postponed. High temperatures and high gas prices brought me to my senses.

PLUS, something happened in the studio. I want to stay here and try to recreate a really cool effect I got in a painting this week. There is so much promise in this one little painting. Will show it to you next week. I don’t want to jinx it.

Until next week….I’ll be painting,

Michel

P.S. Thank you sincerely for following along with my painting practice. It is a pleasure to share it with you. Your comments and encouragement continue to inspire me. If you know anyone who would also enjoy it, now would be a great time to forward this to them. They can subscribe here.

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12 Comments

  1. Roxanne on July 24, 2022 at 8:29 am

    love the article. you paint with words as well as oils.



    • Michel McNinch on July 24, 2022 at 11:51 am

      Thanks, Roxanne. Christina Xan was the author of the article, but she used many quotes. I thought it was a really great article, if I may say so! Miss you.



  2. Virginia on July 24, 2022 at 8:40 am

    GREAT article, Michel!!! Wonderful recognition… sounds like a very supportive organization.



    • Michel McNinch on July 24, 2022 at 11:51 am

      Hey Virginia. Yes, The Jasper Project supports and facilitates all types of art in our community. We are so lucky to have them. Passionate about the arts.



  3. Debby West on July 24, 2022 at 9:11 am

    Congratulations on being recognized in the Jasper magazine. Inspiring article to read about your interview. Well deserved recognition. It is brutally hot and humid these days. Follow your common sense and stay cool and comfortable! It is summer after all. Dream and paint.



    • Michel McNinch on July 24, 2022 at 11:52 am

      Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. Well received!



  4. Dawn on July 24, 2022 at 10:20 am

    Looking forward to seeing it!
    You’ve been inspiring me.



    • Michel McNinch on July 24, 2022 at 11:53 am

      That is the kindest thing anyone could ever say to me. Inspiration is everything! See you soon.



  5. Linda Boozer on July 24, 2022 at 10:58 am

    Wonderful article Michel. You are so very talented and humble to. Your work is beautiful and you can almost hear the wind blow!!



    • Michel McNinch on July 24, 2022 at 11:54 am

      Thank you, Linda. I would love to get together. How are you? Grandchildren yet? Bet you miss NPJP. ahahahahahah



  6. Jimmy Lee on July 24, 2022 at 5:41 pm

    We love the article about you. Hope you continue too have this magical, creative art work

    Janet and Janets



    • Michel McNinch on July 25, 2022 at 11:11 am

      Thank you! It was a particularly nice article, wasn’t it. I have. been painting non stop! Good to be working and grateful for the paint! Love yall.



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