VISTA LIGHTS 2023 – Party Pics

Nov 18, 2023

It is all over but the memories, but this year Vista Lights was a blast. Here are some of the highlights.

2nd Annual Tree Lighting at Stormwater Studios Vista Lights 2023
2nd Annual Tree Lighting at Stormwater Studios – Vista Lights 2023
This beautiful cedar tree is right outside the door of my studio.
Vista Lights 2023 Family Fun
Fun for the Family
Stormwater Studios Open for Vista Lights 2023 - Robert got a great shot of my open door lit at night!
Stormwater Studios Open for Vista Lights 2023 – Robert got a great shot of my open door lit at night!
This is our neighbor, Lewis + Clark, They had a large crowd also. How about that new robot!?
This is our neighbor, Lewis + Clark.
How about that new robot!?
So good to see Art Loving Friends
So good to see Art Loving Friends

It is not all fun and games, however. My beloved is on the easel!

Robert McNinch

Thank you for looking in this week. Hope you enjoyed the look into my painting practice. For those of you who stopped by and especially those who took a painting home, many thanks. It is a pleasure to paint for you.

See you next week.

Michel

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8 Comments

  1. Robert McNinch on November 19, 2023 at 10:37 am

    What a wonderful event and the weather was great!



    • Michel on November 20, 2023 at 8:38 am

      Yes! Perfect weather. Thank you for being there, honey.



    • Regina Langston on November 20, 2023 at 10:11 am

      Love Love Love 😘😘😘 I’m so full of Joy to have spent some time with you in your studio and to bring home a piece of your amazing art! Thank you 😊



      • Michel on November 20, 2023 at 7:52 pm

        Glad to see your smiling face!
        We need to do it more often!



  2. Susan Neal on November 19, 2023 at 10:39 am

    Love your work!!! Might be bias as I have 3 of portraits in my house😘. Love to you and Robert



    • Michel on November 20, 2023 at 8:39 am

      Thank you! Next year you and Tina need to coordinate and come on out.



  3. Jimmy Lee on November 19, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    Great photos. I’ll try to ensure we come next year. Robert said you had good sales. Hope he sells a lot today. Miss seeing you. Movers arrive in the morning. Still tons of work to be done. Hope to have painting in house before Christmas
    Keep showing your beautiful art
    Jimmy



    • Michel on November 20, 2023 at 8:41 am

      I have been thinking of y’all often. Moving is such a big job, but I am sure you are excited to be in that new home! Thanks for thinking of us too. We are doing good and have no complaints. Of course, we have stories – looking forward to sitting a spell with you both on the other side!

      Much love, Michel



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