How do I even begin? I am still getting goosebumps about my visit to CA this past week. I guess I will just start from the beginning.
My trip started with a visit to my friend Julie Bergmann’s house. Julie and I met at the ZNE ConvenZioNE last spring and hit it off right from the start. She graciously invited me to stay with her and when I got the invitation to teach from Lisa Bebi, the plan was put into action. With good food, lovely wine and a trip to Pinkberry for yogurt we began our visit. The next stop was Stampington & Co. Jenny Doh and the rest of the editors were so gracious and wonderful. We were given the grand tour.
Thrilling Moments
Meeting Jenny in person
Seeing Magazine covers with our names on them on a wall
Meeting with the photographer, Johanna, right after she had finished shooting my art journal for an upcoming issue.
Seeing my name on Jenny’s white board!
Recognizing peoples work just by looking at it
Seeing my aubergine pieces getting ready to be photographed
Doing Lunch with Jenny and Christin
Being filmed for a New Reality Show-LOL
Doing a Tutorial
Having everyone sign my suitcase
Next stop Lisa Bebi’s
A total thrill to meet her as I have long admired her work. She is just as fun as I thought she would be. We stayed up late and decided to do some painting late at night. She showed me her ‘Paint Over’ technique.
The class at The Stamp Addict was full with a waiting list.
The gals, and one guy were really fun and to top it off, who should walk in to the class but the famous Suzi Blu! How fun is that?! She is even better in person than on her youtube videos!!
Off to the gallery for my final workshop and met with another group of fun gals. Everyone was so nice and their work turned out great!
Off to the airport and home again. A completely crazy, busy, fun filled experience that I will never forget.
Tired but happy, journaling my way home.
Sounds like you had the best time! And seeing your name and your art all over Stampington must have felt fantastic!!
what a fantabulous experience!!! soooo happy for you and glad you had a wonderful time!!
Wow Pam that's great! I hope to get out there some day, not sure it will happen, so glad you had this opportunity! Your work is awesome!
Pam what a wonderful trip for you.It has been and is so fun to see your journey. To see you grow in your own work and the well deserved recognition of it. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.Blessings dear one!!
WOWWOWWOW!!!!!!!!
Wow! What an action packed post to represent an action packed trip! Love all the pics and your journal pages! Your enthusiasm about sharing your art jumps through the computer. I loved taking your class and learned so much from you! You are a wonderful teacher, Pam! ~Nina in San Diego~
What a fabulous trip for you!!! I am celebrating with you!!!! Thanks for sharing!!HugsSueAnn
Wow. An amazing trip for you…how great!! So glad you enjoyed and learned even more….thank you for sharing with us…
What a great/fun/exciting trip!Thanks for sharing your experiences :o)
Oh Pam….looks like HEAVEN to me!!! I bet you had the best time EVER!! I'm so, so excited for you sweet friend ~ I looked at all the wonderful photos of you visiting Stampington, I know you must have been pinching yourself! You are an amazing artist and they know it 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing all your photos with us!!!! hugs and love, Dawn
Wonderful pics! Sounds like you had a great time 🙂 Awesome!
Thanks for sharing your trip with us, Pam…the photos are great but the best is feeling your JOY come right through the computer screen !!!
I am so HAPPY for you Pam. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your journey.
What a loving and special time . Your art is so graceful.
I think it is so funny when I see a person I admire … admiring another person I admire (? did that make sense? lol) I believe that SuziBlu is the whole reason I fell for mixed media in the first place! Amazing to meet her!
How nice to have such an unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience! You will be on coud nine for sometime about it, I can imagine!
What a dream come true! Congratulations. Sounds like a perfect visit in my book!
Whirlwind is right! What a jam-packed trip! Memorable I'm sure!
Congrats! What a wonderful whirlwind tour 😀 Thanks for sharing, Pam