Wow! What a night! This year’s “Art Comes Alive” was my first. 140 pieces were selected for this exhibit from over 1200 submitted. Many local artists were included. Shannon Godby, Carol Abbott, Glenda Suttman, Paula Wiggins, Kay Hurley and Tom Towhey are a few. The food was extravagant and the views from the space got better and better as darkness fell. What a beautiful space for an art event. Litsa Spanos knew what she was doing when she acquired this space. To top it off, I was stunned to hear my name read when a purchase award was announced. I wish I could go back and listen to what the presenter said. I heard him say, “Texture, color, and storytelling…” but I was so distracted by being in the back of the crowded room that I didn’t hear him. (and my feet were killing me…) So, somehow I made it on stage. I think I actually complained about my feet hurting as I climbed the steps. I happily accepted the award and posed for a photo, still in shock. I am not at all used to winning awards. It was a wonderful night and I am fueled by this recognition! 

Today is a big day! My contribution to the the live auction for “Rock On” is leaving the studio. This large adirondack rocker has been painted and collaged and now is ready to be sprayed with an auto body finish. The event is August 11 at the Radison. For ticket information you can go to:

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Tomorrow night is a big night! It is our 27th wedding anniversary and also- the first time I will show my work at the Cincinnati Art Galleries. I am honored and excited to be in such impressive company.  It is my pleasure to show my work in such a beautiful space. Eight of my paintings are included. They are very different from the other works. Daniel Brown, the curator for the show and my mentor, selected a wide range of work. You will see Cole Carruthers’ still life oils of urban interiors, Pat Olding’s large scale paintings of fruit, and Sheldon Tapley’s meticulous paintings of intimate scenes,to name a few. I hope you will see the show. The opening is from 5-8PM at Cincinnati Art Galleries on 6th Street. If you can’t make the opening- the show is up until June 29th. You can also browse the show on their website:

http://www.cincinnatiartgalleries.com/