a new gallery for my work in Springboro, OH

Alley Fine Art and Custom Framing in Springboro, Ohio will now show my pop portraits! Maria is now residing in the window and the "family portrait" is also there. Sammy is on display nearby in the local dog grooming business. Proprietors Mike and Donna have a wonderful gallery with an eclectic mix of contemporary paintings and sculptural works. Most are the work of local artists. There are a few pieces from ADC and lots of work by Dayton artists. If you are in the area, stop by and check it out. It's on Rt. 73 just east of I-75.

A blue ribbon at the Woman's Art Club fundraiser Saturday night

Okay, you can go home again! Last night was the FunRazer at the barn in Mariemont, home of the Woman's Art Club. I was invited to participate in this event due to my long relationship with Mariemont High School. (25 years is long, right?) Imagine my surprise when I walked in and found a blue ribbon on my latest piece, The Finish Line. I didn't realize it would be judged. Wow. The event raised lots of dollars for the barn renovation with the abundance of gift baskets and silent auction items. Some of the art sold... not sure how much. My pieces did not sell, but I was actually happy to bring them home. I am not ready to part with them yet. Strange, but, true. You will be able to see Finish Line at Pendleton Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks to the Mariemont community and the "ladies of the club" for making me feel so welcome.

Viewpoint 2008

What a great night at the Viewpoint opening! Not only was I honored to be included in such a prestigious show, but my family was able to view the show! My 91-year old mother was escorted to Cincinnati by my brother and sister-in-law from Evergreen, Colorado. Also, my son, Dan and his glamorous bride, Gretchen, was in the house! We all mingled for a drink and bite to eat to wait for the awards. It was great so see so many local people win awards. Congrats Bruce Neville! Lots of Pendleton artists were represented. After the awards, the entire family went to dine at The Celestial! We were treated like royalty and had a wonderful dinner. After we bid farewell to everyone... Mark and I went to the bar at the Celestial and listened to the musical stylings of the lounge singer and enjoyed the spectacular view. What a wonderful night it was!

Another big week!

It was another great Final Friday weekend at the Pendleton this weekend. It was also the first time our studio was open on Second Look Saturday and there were more people than expected. I finally have most of my "lace tablecloth and teacup" pieces all together in one place. I have to admit that I am still pleased with them. The latest one, "Sweet Caroline" was purchased less than 24 hours after it was completed! I have big plans to continue this series. More chandeliers and wallpaper... more lace and teacups.

The next couple of weeks are going to be busy. Friday night is the opening of Viewpoints 2008 at the Cincinnati Art Club. I am especially excited for this show because my family will be there, complete with my 91-year old mother and brother from Colorado. We plan to celebrate a great family night with dinner at the Celestial! Yum....

The weekend of the 14th also promises to be a great one. The 14th is the Leslie Birkhead opening at Sandra Small and the Indian Hill art show featuring "goodNancy" Neville. Then, Saturday night is the FunRazer... fall fundraiser at the Cincinnati Woman's Art Club at the barn in Mariemont. I hope to see some old friends in Mariemont... looking forward to that. My new piece "The Finish Line" will be in that show. (named so because of the race to the finish that most women feel when they enter the month of November and the holiday season... how will we get everything finished?)

Thanksgiving weekend at the PAC will be big... then the holiday show at Sandra Small...wow. Hope to see you there!
I am grateful for so many wonderful opportunities!

Big weekend at Pendleton Art Center

It's going to be a shopper's delight this Friday night at the Pendleton Art Center! Allison and I are offering some blasts from the past with jewelry, ornaments, and stained glass purses along with our other works of art for holiday shoppers this month and through December. I also finally have my entire collection of "lace tablecloth and teacups" paintings together in our space in #414. Some have been shown in other places and 3 pieces are new. We look forward to seeing old friends and new this month. I will hold down the fort on Saturday from 11-2 for those of you who can't resist the urge to hand out candy Friday night.

Next weekend, Viewpoints 2008 is opening at the Cincinnati Art Club in Eden Park. My piece, "Get Out!" is included in this year's show. Also showing are Bruce Neville, Trish Weeks, Kay Hurley... and many others from around the country. It promises to be a great show.

November the 15th is the Women's Art Club fundraiser at the barn in Mariemont. I was contacted today with an invitation to show in this event. A portion of the proceeds will raise funds for the barn renovation. More details will follow as I have them.

December the 12th is the opening for the holiday show at the Sandra Small Gallery in Covington, KY. Again, I don't have all the details yet to know how many pieces will be included... but it will be a selection of different sized pieces of the lace tablecloths and teacups series.

Also, it is the last week to see the Art at the X at Xavier University art gallery next week. Try to check it out- it's a wonderful show!

This assortment of shows and openings is certainly exciting for me, and, I hope you will be able to attend one or more! Happy holiday season!

For those of you who missed the Xavier show...

The small mixed media painting over the larger one, is mine. The two larger paintings are absolutely stunning... can't remember the artist's name. He is from Pennsylvania and his work is so amazing in person. I was thrilled to have my piece near his work. My piece is a tribute to my grandmother. She collected teacups and lace. I need to work larger...

Anyway, here is a small glimpse of the show. It is up until November 7. There will be a panel discussion about art and the show at XU Cohen Center Gallery on October 15th at 1:30 led by Dr. Eric Lee of the Taft.

More news- I am now represented by the Sandra Small Gallery in Covington, KY.! My work will be featured in a Holiday Show that opens on December 10. More news about that show when I have it. The curator for Sandra is Daniel Brown, so you know there will be great work to see there.
Speaking of Daniel, he also recently put together a show for the Cincinnati Women's Club. There will be an opening luncheon next Friday. Others in the show: Trish Weeks, Suzanne Chouteau,Rob Anderson, Leslie Birckhead, Eric Greiner, John Kluesener, Kevin Muente, Nancy Neville, Tim Parsley, Emil Robinson, Barbara Selnick, Valerie Shesko.

See you at the Pendleton #414. Next FINAL FRIDAY IS HALLOWEEN- OCTOBER 31ST. All treats, no tricks! We will be open for Second Look Saturday this month too!

Cincinnati Art Club Viewpoints 2008

The 40th annual juried art competition for the Cincinnati Art Club has just announced the artists included-and I'm IN! Over 400 entries from 24 states were reviewed by Dr. Julie Aronson, Curator of American Painting at the Cincinnati Art Museum. She chose 68 pieces. The opening reception is Friday, November 7 from 6-9. The reception is open to the public. The show will continue on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5 until November 23rd.

My painting in the show is a mixed media piece I created on a snowy day last winter. The theme was in response to the challenge for a contest sponsored by the Rising Sun Pendleton. The question we were to answer was, "Where do you go for your GREAT ESCAPE?" My response was simple- "I GET OUT!" The images in this piece are the sun, the river, the garden, my river valley. That's where I go to escape-out of my front door. The beauty of where I live is my constant motivation.

Come join us at the opening! It promises to be a wonderful show.