Art Chowder November | December 2016, Issue 6 | Page 2

I

am sitting in my little cabin in the woods without Internet, cell phone or even a
television signal, as I write this. Every so often I need to take a break from all the stress
and noise that my daily life brings. I am surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and
trees, the flowing of the Kettle River, and all the creatures living their busy little lives
trying to survive.

From the
Publisher

Dean Cameron

The feelings I get while I am here are very reminiscent of the feelings I have when I
am “captivated” by a piece of artwork, an artist’s story, or even a musician who’s talent
amazes me and makes me ask “how can they do that?”. Sometimes all it takes is a fine
meal that keeps me focused on its perfection.
All these things are able to take us away even for a short time from the hurried stress
and challenges that go along with this thing called life.
It is an honor and a blessing to be able to share the amazing talents of our regions finest
as well as introduce some who share this globe with us. It seems like we find ourselves
asking with each issue “how do we top that?”
We hope that after reading each issue of Art Chowder you too will ask “Wow, how are
they going to top that?” I can’t think of a better challenge in life than to try and accomplish that goal.
Happy Reading,

Dean Cameron
Publisher
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