I had the honor to spend last weekend with my favorite professional artist, my mom.  She exhibited her art at the Westport Fine Arts Festival, and despite the rain and cold temperature, it was great to be there.  It felt wonderful to spend time with my mom and be her co-pilot, as we spoke with clients and helped them find the right piece of art for their home.  I am always amazed at how art uplifts us and brightens our spirits, and am so grateful we can all enjoy it.  My mom takes her inspiration from nature and paints en plein air, which means she stands outside to create and work on her paintings.  Feel free to check out her website http://www.donnagrande.com , and remember, art is a gift to us all.