It may have had a rough start and a lot of trials along the way, but 2026 is shaping up to be a joyful year with my art! I'm happy to announce that I have been working with Duck Cottage Coffee and Books in Duck, NC, since last fall on a project that is well underway! It began after the owner, Jamie, purchased my original plein air collage of Duck Cottage from Dare Arts Gallery following the "Fresh From The Outer Banks Plein Air Event". She loved this tiny piece so much tha