Hello, everyone!

As we settle into the heart of August, we find ourselves in those classic, lazy “dog days” of summer. Although we have kept up with our meetings and gatherings, the pace of the season still feels wonderfully slower—giving us a much-needed breath of fresh air, a chance to step back, and time to let our creative wells refill.

Personally, I am eagerly getting ready for vacation time, and I am so hoping to carve out some quiet moments to visit a museum or catch up with some artist friends along the way. In fact, I’m already thinking about a new body of work I want to do to capture on my trip to California!

We have so much to celebrate regarding our recent learning opportunities. I want to give a massive shout-out to Arabella Gandy, who did such a wonderful, stellar job leading her recent social media webinar! Her patience, expertise, and clarity made navigating online platforms feel approachable and empowering for everyone who attended.

As we look toward the next installment, please note a scheduling update: Lisa D’Amico’s session has been rescheduled and will now take place on Monday, August 17th at 7pm. Lisa’s upcoming session will be a fantastic continuation of our digital training series, so keep an eye on the Zoom details as we get closer to the date.

While summer is a time for rest, it is also a wonderful season to start looking ahead. As we approach the autumn months, let’s make it a shared goal to welcome new members into our Greenwich Pen Women circle. We’ve been on a roll, let’s continue.

Our branch thrives when we bring fresh voices, new perspectives, and fellow creative spirits into our community. If you know a local writer, artist, or musician who might benefit from our sisterhood, please invite them to an upcoming gathering or share our branch details with them. When we grow our circle, we deepen the support and inspiration for us all.

As we soak in these final weeks of summer, I invite you to pause and reflect: What is this season whispering to your creative spirit?

Whether you are capturing a fleeting image in your mind’s eye, letting a character take shape during a quiet afternoon on the porch, or simply gathering inspiration from the world around you, I encourage you to lean into those summer musings. Take a moment to jot down a stray thought, sketch a new idea, or bring your reflections to our next gathering.

Whether you are traveling, visiting a favorite gallery, or simply enjoying the slower rhythm of the season, I hope you are finding moments of deep rest. Have a wonderful rest of your August, and I look forward to connecting with all of you soon! Matter of fact, if anyone would like to get together for lunch, a walk on the beach or to do some Plein Air, let me know.  I’d love to connect!

Onward and upward,