These painting I started at the workshop I took in early April with Ann Degara. The best part of her workshop is, there is very little demo and very little lecture, I loved having 4 days to just Paint!

These wonderful floral are the work of Nationally known artist, Barbara Cullen, a native of Cincinnati. Her creativity does not end with the Paintings on canvas. She ha begun to make whimsical tables with a 3D reflective, flat surface that highlight a fun piece of art. Using found objects and wood these tables are Barbara's acknowledgement of the "Go Green", reduce, reuse and recycle movement.

I hope you'll find time to stop by to see her many paintings.

New work by The Magaw's of Boston, In. works both indoors or out ......Fabulous!!

See them here next Saturday and Sunday

Isn't this fun, this 5ft. long sculpture by Don Drumm is sure to bring smiles. And smiles are what we need after 2 full days of rain.

This is one of several new outdoor sculpture due to arrive any day. We're very busy getting ready for our outdoor show of sculptures and garden art. I think you'll be pleased at the wide selection.

Bill and Jeanne Magaw from Boston, In will be here for the show April 5th 10-5 and April 6th 12-4. Along with outdoor critter maker Dave Beaver from the Cincinnati area.

YOUR

INVITED....................

My good friend Bonnie Goldberg aka Bonita Williams Goldberg is Having a show at Closson's. The opening is Thursday March 13th 5-8 PM.

Show runs thru April 13th. Stop by and check it out.

This picture tells a lot about the past several days.

I've been off since getting the flu Wednesday night,feeling about 75% today. But now, Lou is fighting the same battle. Bless Donna, for manning the gallery on Thursday and Friday. Friday being the start of the blizzard of '08 and 13" of snow. No one went anywhere on Saturday, we were all safely tucked into our homes.

Donna, did receive several orders during the on start, these balls and the ball hanger among them. They are so beautiful against the back drop of the snow.

Looking forward to tomorrow, feeling better and catching up at work.

Welcome Back, Donna !!

Let me count the ways I missed her.....too many to count, she did notice however, I had things pretty much in order and even had the dishes clean and the trash can emptied.

She looks great and very well rested.

She looking forward to helping you with your gift or decorating needs.

Ted and Becky Richards picked up the Gift Certificate they won from the last postcard mailing. They were thrilled saying, "they have never won anything." They put that $100.00 Gift Certificate to work on the same day. Purchasing another of Grace Schwab's painting.

Congratulations

Another new item....

Wooden Watches...

very stylist..

and Ideal for the person

with Nickel allergies

the back of the watch

is Wood so, nothing that

touches the skin is metal.

Priced at $75.00

Rosalie's cards are a Best Seller for us. The detail is amazing. Her Easter Cards have arrived. You are sure to be pleased to give or get one of these keepsakes.

Friday, the 29th Leap Year '08 was a busy day.

Franz and Rosalie Schroeder brought in new work. Franz is probalbly one of the most talented work workers I have ever seen. His finishes are perfect! And being a newbie his prices are very fair. Come see, touch and take home.

Today, I heard from friend and fellow artist Angie Reed Garner, who after much trial and tribulation is living and painting in Pakistan, where her husband is on a 2 year teaching adventure. Read all about her daily life and the excitment of living in Pakistan on her blog. I was very happy to let her know 2 of her very bold works have sold this month. www.angiereedgarner.livejournal.com

Thank you Roger Ross, my very faithful Monday artist volunteer for taking all the images of the Fimocreations to add to the website. You can also see some of Roger's work at
http://www.artonsymmes.com/

This month's Glass spotlight is on Tony Serviente. We've carried Tony's work almost since we opened. His artglass can be both functional and wonderful additions to most decors. We have more than 30 pieces in stock. Tony has been a featured artist on HGTV

www.servienteglassstudios.com

In the background are serveral of my pieces.

This wonderful enamel pieces is the work of Jaime' Frechette. Her works appear in the Homearama Shows and well as several Commerical spaces. We are pleased to have Jaime' back with us. There are about a dozen wall pieces available here. Plus she is now making some really striking Jewelry.

It's no secret, I Love boxes and I Love color. these boxes are the creations of Leandra Drumm and Nancy Runyon Yost, with prices starting at $30.00

These sculptures from George Carruth are proving to be a definite winner for us and the folks who purchase them. Not only are they perfect gifts, they fit into all decors both indoor or outdoors.

George says, "If the artwork you surround yourself with doesn't make you smile.......

What's the point?"

Background Oil Painting by Dawna Boehmer, Pottery by many artists including Jean Ann Bolinger, Valerie McConnell, Follette Pottery, Brian Kunkleman, Fired Up Clayworks and Solid Cherry Utensils, Prices start at around $15. One of our most popular item is the dipping plate, followed closely by the chip and dip.

One of my new painting, in the Black Road Series, I call it that because I start with black, and see where it takes me

Yes, it has been along time between blogs, I suppose when I first signed up I had good intentions, or perhaps I just didn't understand the concept......Soo, ok, now I do, at least to some degree.
I'm just back from a buying trip to Philadelphia (Buyers Market of American Crafts) and Baltimore (American Crafts Council). Overwhelmed to say the least, so many wonderful creative souls among us. Needless to say, I placed lots of orders which will start to arrive between now and October. In most cases once I see it, I want it in the Gallery.....NOW!! I came in on Thursday just ahead of the latest snow and ice. Friday was busy, with a wonderful commerical job we did for Horan and Associates new office in Westchester. Thanks to Pat Brown Studios and Jim Brockman for their parts in the project. And a special thanks to Dave from Pendleton Square Framery for the excellent frame work and installation at their new offices. It was a pleasure to work with Karen Mueller from Horan.
Donna is on a well deserved vacation (the first in 6 years) so I am manning (womaning) the gallery for the next 8 days. Come see me.