It’s the holiday season and lots of shopping to do. Why not SHOP LOCAL and get a gift or two from one of the local art galleries. Reasonably priced works of art, mostly by local artists, can be found at Redtree, Indigenous and Sandra Small… and of course, Pendleton Art Center. This Friday marks the opening of new shows at both Redtree and Sandra Small. Redtree’s show is called “Mixed Up” and is a collection of mixed media works. My small piece called “Snowyday Roses” (pictured above) is front and center in this new show that actually went up yesterday. (they sold a piece already) The show will remain until Jan. 2nd. The Sandra Small show, curated by Daniel Brown, is an eclectic mix of jewelry, paintings, painted pillows, minature rooms and sculpture. The “Holiday Boutique” includes three of my pieces, “Girl Party” pictured above, and also “Teapot” and “Dining Room Table”. The show will be in place until January 3. Indigenous can always be counted on for fun and reasonably fine art/craft gift items. I was in there a couple days ago and found some awesome Leandra Drumm ornaments for only $20 and they are stunning! There is so much to see that your head spins but it is worth the visual overload in there. And, Diane and Co. are ready and willing to be so helpful in assisting you and wrapping your gift. The wine walk this month in O’Bryonville is Thursday night, the 18th, and all of the merchants will have doors wide open with great gift ideas and plenty of good cheer.
Pendleton Final Friday falls on the day after Christmas this year. That is good for buyers who want bargains. Our studio will have lots of sale items marked down to make room for new work. I have some new works that are nature-inspired and ready to hang but need some space. Many of my fall pieces are marked down to as low at $25-$75. Stop by for Final Friday or Second Look Saturday…I would love to see you. This is my final show for a little while… foot surgery on Dec. 29 will keep me down for a while. Lots of time to work on new pieces… hope to make it to January Final Friday. If I don’t, my buddies at PAC #414 will happily sell my work! If you want some of my work but can’t make it to PAC for Final Friday or Saturday, check out my website/Paintings, and if it’s still available, contact me to buy directly… I can deliver by Christmas.
Enough of the hard sell. I wish you, my friends, a wonderful holiday season and blessed 2009.
