I made it thanks to you!!

[HopeforMiami]

I got on that plane and made it to NY for that Design show. I got to see lots of great new furniture, fabrics, lighting, etc ..Plus I had a free day and went to the Metropolitan Museum by myself!I have lots of pictures in case you guys are interested, let me know and I'll post some.

Ever since I joined this group, I've gotten the encouragement, support and understanding that I can't get anywhere else because people in my life just don't get it, or don't want to make the effort.

So I want to thank you all who helped me get out of my apartment and on that plane, when I was frozen with anxiety and couldn't even pack my bag. I'm so grateful for you and this forum for making my life a little easier and a lot more hopeful ❤️ 🙏

[Dolphin14]

GO YOU 🥳🥳

So happy for you!

This photo is stunning

❤️🐬

[HopeforMiami in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you so much! I can only add one image per reply, so here's one.

A sarcophagus

[Dolphin14 in reply to HopeforMiami]

Wow... this is awesome

[Gingerbreadman1978]

well done 👍

[HopeforMiami in reply to Gingerbreadman1978]

Basically, the Celts were all over Europe, so anyone of European descent, including the non-natives in the Americas will have some Celtic ancestors. They've definitely gotten around!

Celtic neck ring

[FightingTheDark]

Glad it worked out, and I would love to see your Met pictures.

[HopeforMiami in reply to FightingTheDark]

Here's another one

Entry to the Middle Ages galleries

[FightingTheDark in reply to HopeforMiami]

Great stuff! Thanks for posting.

[HaikuYou]

😸 glad to hear it. Yes photos!

[HopeforMiami in reply to HaikuYou]

It just makes me happy to see beautiful things made by people who lived thousands of years ago.

A beautiful Roman mosaic

[fauxartist]

Congratulations!.... you did it....and oh yes I'm definitely interested in pics...keep them commin!

[HopeforMiami in reply to fauxartist]

Personifying the virtue of temperance

"Temperance" by Giovanni Caccinni from Florence in the 1500's

[fauxartist in reply to HopeforMiami]

beautiful.... I have a hard time even painting draping...and this is carved in stone...simply amazing.

[HopeforMiami in reply to fauxartist]

I would love to paint!! I've played around with the arts, but it's expensive. I think it's great that you have a creative outlet!

[fauxartist in reply to HopeforMiami]

It doesn't have to be... a reasonable investment of maybe 30. could get you a basic water color set, a couple of brushes, and a pad of paper....it's the journey.... And later on if you wanted to explore further....there are sets that are very cheap on Amazon etc. All good for beginners....and not a lot invested if it turns out to not be your thing. I am always very frugal...and don't by the most expensive anything, always looking for the best quality at the sale or discount price....

[HopeforMiami in reply to fauxartist]

I honestly don't have the I used to have. I guess I put it all into my work, because I need to support myself. But I don't have any motivation or energy to do much in my spare time.

[mizzou7016]

congratulations....very good work...i too would like to see your pictures

[HopeforMiami in reply to mizzou7016]

You have to love doing this work to achieve such beautiful detail!

An archway between two galleries. Makes me think about the person working on this.

[Rufus07]

great job! So glad you were able to go!

[HopeforMiami in reply to Rufus07]

I'm obsessed with this building! I think you might like it!

57 West Apartments

[Rufus07 in reply to HopeforMiami]

That’s amazing! I don’t know if I could live there though. Too big for me.

[HopeforMiami in reply to Rufus07]

I def couldn't live in NY. But the architecture is amazing!

[HopeforMiami]

The Met! One of my happy places, surrounded by thousands of years of human creativity! 🤩

The Met!!

[fauxartist in reply to HopeforMiami]

I can't imagine.... how glorious.... I'm only able to access it on line....to be able to see this stuff at the Met....it's breathtaking I would imagine, it must have been heaven.

[HopeforMiami in reply to fauxartist]

Yes!! A little piece of heaven on earth!

[HopeforMiami]

Just before you enter the Egyptian gallery.

A Pharao in Granite

[fauxartist]

Your a lucky dog....and now you will have memories for a life time....

[HopeforMiami in reply to fauxartist]

I've been there before and that's how I knew that I had to go and will go if I get the chance again. I'm a creative, by nature and profession. I couldn't cope in a normal job. And being in that place full of so much beauty and creativity feels like I'm in heaven with all the people who made all the things in there.

[fauxartist in reply to HopeforMiami]

I miss my strolls through the museums. L.A., San Diego, San Francisco, Portlands many galleries... and those memories make me smile... I remember much that I've seen, and am an avid reader of many art magazines, and watch a lot of videos related to art restoration and different biography's... plus I'm always working on a project of my own, I love color....

[HopeforMiami in reply to fauxartist]

That's so wonderful! I'm glad you're inspired and enjoying making art! I think art is good for the soul, and I hope you keep doing it for a long time ❤️

[fauxartist in reply to HopeforMiami]

Thank you for that.... your very kind, and it made me smile, I totally agree with your analogy...I can't imagine the world without art...it' would be like a world without flowers.

[HopeforMiami in reply to fauxartist]

Beautifully said. And exactly right! 😍