SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: For all readers within earshot of Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregon Art Beat, the Emmy Award winning program, will air my segment from last year and 2003. When: This coming Thursday, June 21st, 2007 Time: 8:00 PM Channel 10 - OPB It will repeat on Sunday, June 24th, 2007 - 6:00 PM KC Cowan will … [Read more...] about Oregon Art Beat
Acknowledgements
Of all the debts of gratitude I owe to those who helped with this project, now book/catalog and exhibit, is the one to my husband, Dave. Without his constant help and support, it would not have happened. He went on errands, made deliveries, cooked dinners, designed and printed promotional materials, folded envelopes, and completed countless other … [Read more...] about Acknowledgements
Old Friends
Several days before the reception at the Lawrence Gallery, I found this splendid bouquet of flowers perched on my doorstep. It was sent by our great friends from San Diego, Joanne and Marty and was a lovely surprise. They are faithful friends and blog readers too, but could not be here for the event. I know they were there is spirit. Thank you … [Read more...] about Old Friends
The Painted Words
Here I am on the left with a guest. Deep in thought and talking to Herchel's wife is my husband, Dave, on the right with The Tears of Fernad listening in. … [Read more...] about The Painted Words
Gallery Talk
A surprise guest! It was an honor to have the charming daughter of a good friend come to the exhibit. Shannon's mother, Cheryl, and I were close until her untimely death several years ago. Cheryl was an artist passionate about her painting. We spent many days and evenings together enjoying our shared interests. … [Read more...] about Gallery Talk
Great Conversations!
One of the most enjoyable things about a function such as this is meeting people and talking about paintings and art. All throughout the event guests asked questions about pigments and the 17th century techniques. As you can imagine, I was most happy to tell of my research experiences. … [Read more...] about Great Conversations!