I've put off featuring Grass Valley artist Sandy Lindblad because I fist discovered her work at my vet's office when Darby was dying. At every visit during his last week, I ended up in the examining room with Sandy's Donna Wanna…
But, when I ran into Sandy this weekend at a local shopping center where she was promoting her art, and I could look at Donna Wanna without bursting into tears, I decided it's time. Also, right now Sandy's work is on view at a one-woman show called "Backyards to Barnyards" at the Yuba-Sutter Regional Arts Council in Marysville, California.
I talk a lot on this blog about the fact that art matters. Sometimes that mantra hits me in new ways. Sandy's art was a great comfort to me during one of the hardest times of my life. And when I saw it again, I felt surprisingly connected to Darby. It was bittersweet. But mostly sweet.
If you've been thinking about putting your work in your local vet's office. Maybe you should. Art matters.
Here are some of my favorite pieces of Sandy's. Her work is as warm as she is.
Like many of you, Sandy also does goats…
See Sandy Lindblad's work at "Backyards to Barnyards" at the Yuba-Sutter Regional Arts Council, on view until July 13, 2012.
Visit Lindblad Studios for more information.