I wanted to share with you all my ArtFest experience. I have so many ideas running through my head that it isn't possible to write everything in one post. I wanted to start with a short post that sums up my experience, and then provide you with all the details in the next few days. First though, here is a picture of my lodgings.
This is one of the campers my husband lived in while in high school after his house burned down. It has been passed down to us. I love it! Old enough to paint, new enough to have a toilet and shower! Most people who attend ArtFest stay in the housing at the Fort, but there are camping spaces. So, my husband set this up for me. My own private art studio/apartment for five days. I realized that at the age of 37 this was the first time in my life that I had been by myself for more than a day or so. Wow. Thinking back, I would have that I would have been a bit anxious, but I wasn't. I think I really needed the alone time. I haven't had it, but now that I have I know I need it.
Ok, on to summing up ArtFest. While in high school I used to sing a lot. I would sing while walking down the halls at school and at other places. I am not sure why. I think I had a sense that no matter what stresses I was under that I had everything under control. Well, while at ArtFest I was walking across the grass and I found myself singing. Singing to myself. I was surprised. But it felt so good. I am not sure where the singing had gone since I was in high school but it felt so good to have it come back. Like a long lost friend that I finally found. One that I want to hug and not let go for a very long time. That was ArtFest for me. I'll share actual details tomorrow.
