Black Friday at the Pendleton Art Center tonight!

It will be a big night at the Pendleton Art Center tonight. The biggest shopping day of the year is here. Come down to Pendleton to find the perfect gifts for those on your list. We will be open from 6-10 tonight and from 11-3 tomorrow. We have ornaments, cards, jewelry and lots of wonderful paintings. Things are priced for every budget. Most artists will be in attendance tonight and, of course, there will be valet parking to make it easy to get in and get out! Support our local artists.

It's going to be especially fun for me tonight because Mickey will be in the house! She is in town from Minneapolis for one night only. Can't wait to see her reaction to the greatest assortment of artists under one roof. (and her portrait in the hall) Too bad she doesn't live close enough to be a permanent fixture there. No doubt, she will grade my jewelry. I hope to pass her high standards.

It has been a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We feel truly blessed. This year has given us a bounty to be thankful for. The new year promises to hold much more for our family.

We hope to see you at the Pendleton tonight or tomorrow. If not, the next show of my work is at the Sandra Small Gallery in Covington where I will participate in the Holiday Show on December 12th. The next Final Friday weekend is December 26th and 27th.

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!