Newsletter Dec. 2024

2024 Year In Review

Wow! What a year it has been! Setting our minds to good intentions, taking action and seeing the fruits of our labors.

I feel huge gratitude for all the people who have shown support, helped me and participated in the growth and development of Free Form Life.

January – A New Studio

New studio with empty walls and artwork leaning against the wall.  Artist, Kariba, smiling in the center.

February – First Painting Day in Studio

March – Emma celebrates first year with Free Form Life

  • Seeing Global Roots Mosaic Mural completed in Escondido

April – Buenaventura Art Association (BAA) Workshop at the gallery

  • Figure drawing with BAA
  • Plein Air Outing

June – Violet officially hired onto Free Form Life

  • Tuesday Afternoon Youth Art Lessons at the Studio began
  • First Friday reception at studio
  • First Originals sold from studio
Kariba and two guests smiling in front of Kariba artwork in the art studio.

July – Plein Air Outings

  • Art in the State Parks
Four artists posing with their drawings at the amphitheater at the Jedediah Smith State Park.

August

  • First Friday
  • Artists Plein Air Outing to Getty Villa
Three artists sitting on a bench at the Getty Villa with sketchbooks in their hands.

October

  • Saturday afternoon Fall Art Events (2) started
  • Art recognized in a magazine (Vixair Magazine)
  • Joined Buenaventura Art Association (New member reception)

November – Joined Buenaventura Art Association

  • Saturday afternoon Fall Art Events (2) (First event with paid guests)

December

  • Yoga Pop-up Shops at Grassroots Yoga
Three Free Form Life team members stand behind their pop-up shop event at the local yoga studio. The table is filled with art, prints, treasure boxes, resin trays, coloring books and more.
  • Saturday afternoon Fall Art Event (1)
  • Art on display in main gallery (Artist Receptions)
  • Hosting groups of people to learn, connect, create and celebrate art.
Kariba in her art studio with 6 other artists drawing and painting.

Looking forward to 2025, we plan to expand our reach, continue with community support programs and grow the business. Thank you for your ongoing support and interest! I look forward to what 2025 will bring.

Upcoming events: January Newsletter will have dates for events.

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