Saxapahaw Artists Gallery

Have been busy working for the Saxapahaw Artists gallery. This is a new co-oop gallery, I've been a member of since January. It is located in an old southern mill village. It has been a few years

people have been coming to this spot due to a little general store that serves a goumet menu, a charter school and apartment living along the river. Saturday night during the summer 1,000 people come to put their blanckets on the hill and listen to music.

Our all member exhibit during the month of July is "American Summer," opening reception July1. The first image shows our gallery and the second is a sample of a few of the artist's work. The third image is the piece I will be displaying is a watercolor, "Sailboats at the Marina"

Busy in June

I am working on three upcoming exhibits. "Remembering Italy," in August at the new Saxapahaw Artists Gallery, "Celebrating Women "with my daughter Margaret Gwinnett Jackson at Benjamin Vineyards in September/October and the Alamance Studio tour in October. The weather this week in North Carolina has been beautiful. Went into colonial Hillsborough to visit galleries and lunch with some artists friends. Did two days of hard exerise at the Y., this week. Will this keep me young? Going back to the "senior class" on Mondays.

Busy week

Another busy week. Finished commissioned watercolor. Worked on my painting in acrylic of "San Domenico Church in Palermo." I have the festival lights looking the way I want them to but the church needs some darker glazes of color. Tweaked my website for an hour this morning. Then added a few items on my Cafepress Sicilian page. This week I have also been sending out info to radio and newspaper on line calendars to promote the upcoming Saxapahaw Gallery Grand Opening Reception. SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY MAY 6th 6- 9 pm. Music and refreshments. Attending a little presentation of Gianni Schichi tonight. Love any thing by Puccini

March: going out like a Lamb

My students are continuing to work on their flower paintings and I completed some new ones as well. After class on Tuesday, I finished two home portrait commissions in watercolors. It was a long but fullfilling day.

This "flappers"imge was made into a print to be used for a raffle to benefit the Alamance County Historical Museum at their annual tea. The program is "100 Years of Costume and Fashion." The painting is no longer available.

More Images

The class at the Alamance Community College

I think they are all meeting the challenge of painting exciting images.

Flowers paintings from the artists in my watercolor class

Happy New Year

I am a bit late with my posts. The month of December just got away from me. I was in two exhibits and took part in the formation of a new gallery in Saxapahaw NC. The final details have not been decided upon, but the space looks great. Location is just across the way from the new Pub and up the street from the popular General Store. I am exhibiting my diptych paintings of the "River At Saxapahaw."

November Days

You will have to visit my flickr account to see what has been happening. I was given a wonderful birthday party by my husband with the help of my wonderful family and friends. A beautiful Pinocchio cake. [Pinocchio and I have aged together another 10 years.] Music was made by Larry Velanni and friends plus a special song prepared by my granddaughter, Hannah Jackson. Younger granddaughters were not to be outdone and they and my little neice from NJ performed a "chicken "dance. The day for me was truly a gift.

Happy Halloween

Halloween has always been a special day for the Gwinnett family. Our middle child was born in Brooklyn on October 31st. The birthday parties were always the most fun. My husband and I have attended many costumed Halloween parties over the years. We have gone as Gunger Din and Queen Victoria, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, {I still have the dress} and Toulouse Lautrec and a Moulin Rouge dance girl. My recent attire has been my favorite Pinocchio puppet.
I had a wonderful attendance to the Alamance Co Studio tour. Made some sales and found out how many paintings I have. Friends and family were a great help with the 70 visitors.

Almost ready.

Just six days away from the first Alamance County Studio Tour. I am almost ready. Found so many paintings to put out for sale, there will be deep discounts at my house. Maybe some freebies as well. Here are some images of my " gallery displays."

Getting Ready (Click)

Busy getting ready for Alamance County's first Studio Tour, which is a month away. Today I framed some small paintings and working on list of addresses for brochure mailing. My fractured foot is still giving me pain when I'm on it too long....... It will be 6 weeks tomorrow since my fall. Much too much to do!

Celebrated our wedding anniversary at "Il Palio" a restaurant in the Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill. It was a little connection to the time spent in Siena. My meal was a wonderful veal picata. Was unable to locate the wonderful palio painting that hung in the restaurant. We were told the hotel was sold to new owners two years ago. \Here is a watercolor I have painted from our visit.

Indoors

Not the happiest of weeks for me. There must have been ten deaths of friends and acquaintances I've heard about in the last two weeks. This week read of the passing of a former art student of mine. This lovely lady was such a joy to have in my oil painting class.

On Thursday I was on my way to another man's funeral mass, when I tumbled off the steps of my back door. My foot immediately swelled from the ankle down. Been hobbling around with a walker and keeping the foot raised. Sorting through my folders of paintings on the computer and playing Farmville.

My Dad's birthday was last week. It is 10 years since he is gone and he would be 93 years old.

ABOVE is an image of the watercolor painting I did of his violin.

Upcoming art show

" Hat Boxes at the Window"

Another cloudy day, but not complaining if the weather stays cooler. Receiving titles from my art students for our "Window Views" exhibit. About thirty paintings will be on display through the months of September and October at the "Two For Tea" restaurant in Burlington NC. It will be the first time some of these emerging artists will be exhibiting their art work.

Every thing is green again

More framing of window paintings yesterday, and cleaning out trash on my two studio tables. The paper shredder has been busy.
My husband just found his missing avocado for the humus he is making, while I re-potted an orchid plant I hope will bloom again.
This is an image I painted about 20 years ago. I don't know what happend to the painting.
Rained like crazy last night. Everything looks green again.

Working week

Painting in Acrylics this week. Completed "Forest in the Woods" and "Flowers in the City."
I also worked on a series of fountain paintings. Earlier in the week framed some watercolors in my "Window" series.
Fun times, celebrating dinner, then fireworks with Italian friends. Surprised by son and three little granddaughters coming to the fireworks display in Burlington City Park. Couldn't have happened without cell phones.

Summer Days

Summer upon us.Trying to stay cool.Spending some time studying my Italian.
Worked up architectual sketch for expansion of my son's home.

Preparing for next exhibit with he students of my watercolor class of the Alamance Community College. I am planning to base the exhibit around a window theme.

Headed to Chapel Hill today to see some new galleries.

Yesterday in Alamance County

Had a delightful day on Wednesday. Shared wonderful luncheon with friends at the ACC culinary department. Smoked duck for appetizer and a cassoulet for the starter.The main course was a Beef Wellington in a Bordelaise sauce. I chose the lemon parfait for dessert.

I later delivered my watercolor of "The House in Vins sur Caramy" to its new owner. The transaction pulled at my heart a bit, as I recalled sitting in the little Provence village when painting the image.

Tuesday Evening.

Worked in garden again for two hours. Came across peony plant that had flowered, but we never saw the booms because of the weeds. My hydrangea bush is blooming. First time in about 6 years. Rains do wondrous things.
Scanned some new paintings into the computer in preparation for October's Studio Tour publications.
I have three opportunities to exhibit some work the first weekend in June. Can I do all three?

The rain has stopped in Alamance County

The rain has stopped and it was a perfect morning to work out in the garden. Although I was weeding on a hill I was soon covered with mud. I know I prefer moving plants around on "Farmville." No mud.

Thank you all who came out to visit me and see my new paintings at Art on the Vine. Although it was a little muggy, we were all thankful the rain held off both days. The painting that received the most admirers was the "Strings in the Woods." Since it was not sold, I think I might reframe it.

Will be traveling, with three artist friends, to Siler City NC tomorrow. Their main street has been turned into an art district, filled with studios and galleries.

In the evening, I will be in Winston Salem to attend granddaughter Hannah's concert at Mt Tabor High.