Moving on...

I have accepted a spot at The Atelier in Minneapolis! I have yet to hear back from Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia (they are sending out a decision letter on the 16th) but am not waiting for a reply--The Atelier's program seems like a perfect fit for me.

The school is one of the oldest classical realist painting schools in the U.S. It has a long tradition and a great reputation for creating excellent painters and teachers. Dave Larsson--one of my teachers at the Colorado Academy of Art--is a graduate of the program and a big part of why I think this will be a good fit. He is one of the most dedicated, accessible, knowledgeable teachers I have ever had.

So at some point in August, Jeff and I will be packing up out car and heading out (presuming our car still drives at that point--it is somewhat tired). I've been told by everyone I know how cold it is--but that Minneapolis is also artsy and a bit more sophisticated than Denver, that the parks system is great and the summers beautiful. I'd love to hear more if anyone has good tips about neighborhoods, favorite local coffee shops, etc. I've never been in that region so have no idea what to expect--pretty exciting!