2.  10 MODERN CONTEMPORARY ARTIST HIGHLIGHT:  I was highlighted in a blogpost discussing where I see myself and artwork in the future.  You can read the article here.

3.  ARTISTS ON FACEBOOK-HOW THEY PROMOTE ART:  I was hightlighted as an artist that uses Facebook to market artwork.  You can see that article here.

4.  STARTED "ART FOR YOUR HEALTH" BLOG SERIES:  This series is the one I enjoy writing about most.  It discusses the therapeutic effects of art!  Check out the posts here.

5.  TOOK FLORA BOWLEY'S PAINTING CLASS:  Taking this painting class has taken my work to a higher level.  Great class.  Amazing artist.  See Flora here.

6.  TRIP TO THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART IN WASHINGTON, DC:  A trip to the National Gallery of Art was inspirational!  Here's a little about my trip.

7.  SECURED MY FIRST COMMISSIONED PAINTING:  Yeah! 

8.  STARTED A BLOG:  Having a blog is quite a time commitment but I have enjoyed writing (and seeing my stats soar!).   Here's the livividli (live vividly) lifestyle blog.

9.  HELD MY FIRST SHOW:  I learned alot!

10. RECEIVED AN AMAZING NEW CAMERA AS A GIFT:  I need to learn how to use it...can't wait to see how my images will look. 

Very Thankful!