It looks like a great day in Lancaster, Ohio. Today's painting is a fun image about my annual open house. I am always amazed with the number of attendees. I am very grateful for all of my patrons. They have encouraged me for thirty-odd years. From a small mailing list to one of 1600 people makes the preparation for this occasion one that goes beyond painting. My lovely wife, Mary Anne, and I have already mulched , shampooed carpets, washed windows, ordered cookies , planted flowers(risky), and hung art. We still have more to do the attic loft has not been touched. I am thrilled that my daughter Sarah and daughter-in-law Lauren have new offerings as well. They have three new serigraphs plus a series of note cards. I am both excited and proud of them. Organizing the bookwork, hanging the attic loft, ordering the indoor flowers - whew- we may be getting to old to do all of this. I would be remiss if I did not also thank all of our friends and family members who, throughout the years, have helped make our open house a success. Thank you! Here's hoping that your lives are as busy and fun as our lives. Enjoy the day!