A Bit of Gallery News

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"Autumn Splendor" is currently exhibited at Gallery On The Square in Wimberley, Texas. The 11x14 metal print is mounted on a 17x20 leather matte. Prints are available in various sizes. See my website for additional information.
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Because I am lucky enough to have a fantastically generous and determined cousin in Texas, I am now represented by a gallery in the Texas Hill Country. Gallery On The Square is showing my work at two locations in Wimberley, Texas.

Wimberley is a charming little village right in the heart of the Hill Country. The village is a favorite of tourists and perfectly located for a day trip from two large cities, Austin and San Antonio. I fell in love with Wimberley many years ago and, recently, I had indulged in daydreams about representation at one of the galleries there, but never followed up on the idea. My cousin, along with his lovely and gracious wife—neither with any previous experience as art reps, took one of those day trips and lo and behold, my work is now hanging in a gallery in the Texas Hill Country. I should be listed on the website soon.

I can't tell you how grateful I am to L and E for the time they have put into this. As I mentioned, I had daydreamed about having by work in additional galleries, but daydreams without action don't get us very far. I continued to put off approaching galleries by focusing on things that were easier to do. Besides, I am quite certain that I wouldn't be nearly as good at selling myself as this dynamic duo.

Thanks again, L and E.

Sugar with My Turnip Greens—and Facebook



Well, I finally did it. I got myself on Facebook. It is one more tool in the toolkit and I am doing all right with it so far, even though I have whacked my thumb with this tool more than once. Never having been one to learn any type of software effortlessly, I am still learning the quirks of the thing. No cover photo and no profile picture, yet—definitely under construction.  Still, virtual whacks on the thumb heal more quickly than the real-life ones, so I am hanging in there.

Besides finding a way to sweeten the Facebook experience (let's keep count of how many weak metaphors I can cram in one post), I am exploring more ways to add to my newsletter mailing list. Speaking of my newsletter (look, I can do hokey segues, too.), I want to be sure to invite you to subscribe. 

Subscribing is easy. This link will take you directly to the sign-up form. For your protection, MailChimp requires a double-opt in. A tiny bit of a hassle, but worth it to feel secure that no one can sign you up without that your confirmation. Recently, I started drawings for gifts to go out coinciding with each issue and a fellow blogger, Mark G. won the very first drawing. Mark won an open edition print of "Light Amongst the Shadows." The fun provided with the drawings adds to my enjoyment of preparing the newsletter. I suppose that is a selfish, but it's the truth.

Updating 2013 News

"Midnight Visit" will be exhibited at Gallery 'n' Gifts as of June 6, 2013. (16x24 on metal)
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I always have a wonderful time at the Cultural Arts Association Spring Art Show. This year was no exception. I met new people, visited with people who are beginning to feel like old friends, and enjoyed seeing work from artists who hail from the Tehachapi Valleys. A lady who took home a piece of mine two years ago, added "Midnight Visit",  (above) 12x18 inches on metal, to her collection. "On Cloud Nine", 12x18 inches on metal and mounted on a chocolate brown leather backing, sold to a new friend from Bear Valley Springs. Since "Profile in Bronze", 12x12 inches on metal, was sold at the gallery that meant that by the end of April, three pieces of my work had been added to private collections. Looks like I have to hustle if I have any hopes of reclaiming that momentum.