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02/07/2026

"Three Cactuses #5" featured in the Member Show this February 2026, at Robert T. Wright Gallery in Grayslake, Illinois.

02/05/2026

Member exhibition entry at the Robert T. Wright Gallery in Grayslake, Illinois! Gorgeous venue bursting with beautiful art! Proud to enter “Three Cactuses #5”!

02/01/2026

New “calm” art exhibit in the Ela Library in Lake Zurich, Illinois. A nice change of pace from the former POW exhibit!! The Reference Desk employees can answer any questions regarding the show, and pricing! Enjoy the show during February and March, everyone!!

03/18/2025

Finding Beauty in Turbulent Times
Acrylics by JR
20 x 16

09/12/2022

07/13/2022

Love this!!!

Beginning Today

Beginning today, I will no longer worry about yesterday. It is in the past and the past will never change. Only I can change by choosing to do so.

Beginning today, I will no longer worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it. But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of today.

Beginning today, I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration. This capable person looking back at me is someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better.

Beginning today, I will cherish each moment of my life. I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world and I will use it to enhance the lives of others.

Beginning today, I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time. Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today, I will open my mind and my heart. I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people. I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else.

Beginning today, I will learn something new; I will try something different; I will savor all flavors life has to offer. I will change what I can and the rest I will let go.

I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

Author: Milan Aryal

Artist: Lucy Campbell ‘Growing Wild’

10/29/2021

“COURAGE”
18” x 24” x 1.5”
Acrylics by JR
Lake Barrington, Illinois
Today, I created this abstract painting to honor my daughter’s valiant fight against metastasized Clear Cell Sarcoma in her lungs. After completing 15 rounds of radiation, she awaits word of possible acceptance in a Clear Cell Sarcoma clinical trial in California. This trial will offer hope. All proceeds from the sale of this painting, or any of my paintings going forward, will be donated to Clear Cell Sarcoma research. Please DM if interested. All prayers and positive thoughts are welcome!

06/30/2021

Three Cactus #4
Acrylics by JR
20” x 16” Unframed
Art for Sale
$320, Plus Shipping
Please see Instagram for postings
of Cactus #1, 2 and 3. Great series for Southwest art collectors!!

Three Cactus #1 $320 16” x 20”
Three Cactus #2 $432 28” x 24”
Three Cactus #3 $489 24” x 20”