A Springtime Trip to New York City... Streetscenes and Sorolla

Last weekend I traveled to New York City to give my son, Bryan a big hug. He's been working there a few months and it was time for a visit. It was a rainy spring weekend filled with Color and Inspiration. Daffodils, Umbrellas, Yellow Cabs...

Reflections of Benches and People walking their dogs.... on a Saturday morning...

 







Later we took the subway to Spanish Harlem to the Hispanic Society of America to see Sorolla's Vision of Spain Paintings. I would highly recommend it!

As we stood in front of these magnificent paintings,  I tried to absorb just a small amount of the brilliance!

Thanks Bryan for the wonderful weekend!

Here is a link to the museum... it was an awesome experience! http://www.hispanicsociety.org/ I hope you take the time to see it the next time you are in the city!

Enjoy Spring! Inspiration is everywhere you look!

Cindy

And Today's the Day!

©Harris Studios Inc. 2010       And Today's the Day

Driving into my studio, I pass by beautiful fields, barns, rolling hills... all examples of the beauty that can be found all around us in the Finger Lakes!

For many years I have thought about stopping and introducing myself to this amazing woman who is out tending her sheep early in the morning. I always seem to have a project deadline, a meeting, a phonecall to make. Well a few weeks ago, I stopped!!! I got out of the car, explained to the woman that I have always thought of stopping and she said "AND TODAY'S THE DAY" Wow!
She allowed me to take some pictures of her and I have been working on this oil painting of her and her babies.  ... Some details.

©Harris Studios Inc. 2010       And Today's the Day

©Harris Studios Inc. 2010       And Today's the Day

What I am learning is that I need to do what my heart is telling me to do NOW... not put it off till someday when I have more time because that day may not come.  Whether it is making that phonecall to a dear friend, taking that class, or stopping to take that photo and meet someone I have always wanted to, TODAY'S THE DAY! 

Wings and Watercolor Workshops for Women in the Finger Lakes

When I allow myself to experience the gifts that I am given each day, I meet people and new ideas are generated! At "Grandma Hatties Tea Party" I met the most creative and kind woman... Eileen Cash who is the Innkeeper/Owner of Springdale Farm Bed and Breakfast.  We met for an afternoon and she showed me around her beautiful B&B which happens to be only minutes from my art studio!

The thought came to us to develop a "Women's Creative Getaway in the FingerLakes!" There happens to be a 40 acre Blue Bird Nature Preserve just across the street and so the name....was born.

When women come together to discover or rediscover creativity, amazing things happen!!!


This package is designed for Mothers and Daughters, Sisters, Women friends, and Groups of Women to play and experience painting in watercolor in a beautiful country setting.  No previous art experience is necessary!!!! We start with the basics and just have FUN!

Your package will include a 2 hour class by artist Cindy Altmire Harris who will encourage you to "let go" and be free of past thoughts about art and have fun creating... together. All materials and supplies will be provided and each participant will go home with a framed watercolor to remember and celebrate the experience.

Package Includes:

• A night stay or more at 1820 Springdale Farm Bed & Breakfast
• Gourmet breakfast each morning
• 2 hour class by artist Cindy Altmire Harris 

Starting at $175.00 per guest per night.
Group rates are available for 4 or more guests.
Available: Monday, February 15, 2010 - Saturday, January 01, 2011
For more information call us at 585-924-5952 or e-mail us!


I really hope you pass this along to anyone that could benefit from it. We are all living in a world where stress and fear are around us and by choosing peace and serenity, we grow stronger and happier... together.