New works for my November show

Annual Art Auction

I'm excited to be participating in the St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre's annual art auction. It's a great opportunity for folks to support local talent (like myself) by supporting the Art Centre. It's also a chance to see a really interesting collection of work and perhaps get a bargain at the same time.
Hopefully my canvas, entitled Green Road, will end up in someone's happy home.
Unfortunately, the auction is on Friday, November 2, and that evening I will be hosting a 70th birthday party for my favourite mother-in-law Barb, so I won't be able to attend.
Fingers-crossed!

My show at Southern Accent Restaurant

I'm super excited to be having my first Toronto showing since our emigration to St. Thomas (no passport required) and I've been quite the busy bee, enjoying my new fully equipped 800 square foot studio (a.k.a. our basement). Big thanks to Frances for opening the doors of Southern Accent for me; my work always looks fantastic at Southern and is a perfect match for the restaurant's groove, like washing down blackened livers with a Bourbon Sour.
Speaking of which, after my show, hang around for drinks or dinner, or drinks and dinner, or drinks and dessert ... you get the idea. I hope to see you then!

Red and Green Earth

mauve vase, shoes

My rilly big shew ....

Well, the Port Stanley Art Tour is over and it was a wonderful success for me. I sold a few paintings, made some new friends, had a deadline to meet so I produced some new work, and enjoyed a wonderful weekend. Thanks to all of my friends who stopped by; art shows are certainly about the art, but they are also partially (sometimes largely) about community and friendship. And I can't say enough fuzzy warm things about Linda and Andrew at the Lake Erie Beacon who hosted my display. Along with the coffee and treats, they also provided me with great support; it was wonderful spending the weekend with such strong community champions. The Beacon provided wonderful coverage in this week's edition (featuring a photo of moi) which will no doubt ensure an even stronger turn-out next year. Snaps to Lucky for providing additional cuteness when the conversation lagged and to Cindy for dropping everything on Sunday night to give me and my paintings a ride home. And as always ...

hugs and thanks to Dana for just generally being at my beck-and-call
(and always up for a walk on the beach!)