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Within these walls...

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Art is waiting to be released within these newly paneled walls. Another step is made toward the completion...

Sweet Annie Renee Arts: "...and there was Light."

Sweet Annie Renee Arts: "...and there was Light." : "...and there was light." Heartfelt thanks to the soon-to-be Master Electrician, Chris Moore, for three trips from Cincy...

"...and there was Light."

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"...and there was light." Heartfelt thanks to the soon-to-be Master Electrician, Chris Moore, for three trips from Cincy and three long days to bring power to the Studio. Your dad would be so proud of you. Special thanks to my amazing dad for countless hours helping Chris, advising us, digging trenches, providing his truck along with his military discount AND for bringing Resch's doughnuts for breakfast. Thanks to my sweet mom for listening and for encouraging me over endless cups of coffee, for supplying meals and snacks and being a dedicated cheerleader as we worked. A HUGE shout out to my generous brother-in-law, Mark Kilbarger of Kilbarger Home Builders for providing the insulation crew, etc. Special thanks to my husband, John for all the hard work he has lovingly contributed: physically, financially, emotionally and beyond. Thank you to my son, Vincent, for lifting, digging, carrying and stopping to help wherever and whenever needed, always with a laugh or ...

Sweet Annie Renee Arts: Sunrise Over Soon-to-be Studio

Sweet Annie Renee Arts: Sunrise Over Soon-to-be Studio : The framework is barely visible, I know. But I have gone out several times to visit her already this morning and this is the first shot...

Sunrise Over Soon-to-be Studio

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The framework is barely visible, I know. But I have gone out several times to visit her already this morning and this is the first shot that even caught a glimpse.  And, yes, I really do go visit her even though she hasn't arrived yet. This is very much like giving birth, strange as it may seem. I have imagined and dreamt of this for so long. There have been lots of crushing disappointments and setbacks. And finally, we have confirmation of her existence. I can't sleep for thinking of her and her impact on my life. Creating the perfect space for her and gathering things to make her comfortable fill my days. Phone calls, graphs, visits and appointments in order to be fully prepared for her safe arrival are part of the long process. I worry. I wait. I try to visualize how she will look, how it will be. I carry her in my heart everywhere.  And I love her already. Wait, you may think. This IS just a shed we are talking about here, right? No.  She is a D...

Sunrise over Studio

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Sunrise over Studio. Wait, you can't SEE it? I can... ‪#‎ dreamcometrue‬ ,  ‪#‎ seekandyeshallfind‬ ,  ‪#‎ beyondexcited‬

If You Build It, They Will Come

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COMING SOON The Sunshine Studio of  Sweet Annie Renee Arts (The LONG-awaited Art Studio of Ann Alexander)