When I first met Laurie, I knew she would become a good friend for life. She is sunshine in a room. Not long after we met at work, I was inspired to do a paintng for her. I showed her a picture in the book, "The Captain's Garden, A Reflective Journey Home Through the Art of Paul Landry." She liked it - the decor in her house is nautical country and it would fit in nicely. I like Paul Landry's work. Very old New England - lots of misty waterfronts, sail boats on calm water at dusk, and cottages with flower gardens and white picket fences. All the images of what I thought New England looks like before I moved here.
Laurie is a considerate person. She insisted on giving me a gift in return. I said no but made one request. "Just get me a blank canvas to replace the one I used." Hey, you never know when a new friend will drop into your life.
Lessons Learned and Hindsight - When the people you give your paintings to frame them, you know they like them. But when someone not only frames the painting but installs a picture light over it, then you know she really likes it. Laurie loves her painting.
