A Night of Art, Achievement, and New York Connections! What a privilege to spend an evening celebrating art and community across NYC! The night started with immense inspiration at the Parkwest Gallery in SoHo. It was an absolute treat to attend the art auction of two incredible artist friends and finally meet them in person: Anna August (annaaugustart )and Stephen Fishwick(stephenfishwick ) I’ve had the pleasure of showing alongside Anna in a previous NYC gallery exhibition, and while Stephen and I have been in online auctions together, this was our first in-person meeting! Spending time with them and the Parkwest family, chatting about their powerful work, was truly invigorating. I then headed to the historic Salmagundi Club salmagundiclub on Fifth Avenue for the Fall Auction. I’m honored to be a member of this club and was thrilled to connect with so many supportive patrons and fellow artists. And the best news: my painting, “Eternal Waves,” sold in the first lot! It was a night...