I love art collectors. This is, of course, an understatement. But I don’t see it as a self-serving relationship, rather one of shared passions. It struck me recently that many art blogs focus on the art, rather than the connection with the art collector. So: I’ve decided to profile one of my favorite collectors among the [...]
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One would think that I wouldn’t have had any trouble staying in a positive frame of mind today. The sun was out, and it felt positively spring-like! My crocus popped their heads up this morning on the east side of the house. Such a wonderful harbinger of the coming warmth. I took a few minutes this [...]
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You can see more of Karen’s work at www.karenappleton.blogspot.com Thanks to Pia at blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/ for turning me on to her work! We (my family & I) were given the gift of good news today. The first screening of the lymph nodes from my mom’s lumpectomy showed no signs of cancer! The doctor thought the margins [...]
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I spent the better part of the day today at Mary Lou Zeek’s Gallery in Salem. My part of Edward Hopper’s “Cape Cod Morning” is now complete. It was nice to see a few patrons come by and to enjoy the company of the great gallery girls It was a good day to focus on art [...]
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Taken on the Victorian Lily Pad at Hughes Water Gardens in Wilsonville Friday evening my mother & I stopped in at Hughes Water Gardens on Stafford Rd. in Wilsonville for the annual Waterlily Festival. We enjoyed the beautiful gardens, and so did my little dog Lola! One of the employees suggested she try out [...]
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Bruce & His painting Originally uploaded by Artistruth Last night I attended the opening reception for Salem’s Mayor’s Art Show. This is the second annual exhibit. The show was the idea of friend and gallery owner, Mary Lou Zeek. She wanted a way to acquire and exhibit public art in Salem, Oregon. The venue is [...]
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John Originally uploaded by Artistruth We had a nice surprise at critique last night! John had brought his pipes (since we were way out in the country and wouldn’t be disturbing anyone). He played a couple of great songs. One thing I learned is that bagpipe music isn’t written… it’s all memorized! This critique group [...]
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