By Cissy Geigerman, co-Gallery Director  

It’s been a long time since we had a holiday gathering.  This year we had a welcome celebration of the season with friends and delicious food.  The gallery is filled with small paintings and cards for immediate sale and looks amazing.   In order to carry out the plan for this party it was a bonus to have plenty of room upstairs and people who demonstrated talent and flexibility.  Joanie Hughes and Mary Zellman worked to finish up class early and arrange the room upstairs.  Diane Trepagnier was our primary volunteer this time providing help with decorations, food, and even tidying up.  We thank all of you for making this a great day.   

 

In addition to great goodies to eat, we were treated to some entertainment.  We had a participation game with a balloon octopus chasing a candy cane, stories, a painting table, a lesson in making an origami paper balloon, and a showing of a beautiful quilt by Kean Bliss.   

 

 

As for conversations, it is amazing what can be learned from asking a few questions. I had discussions with Les McDonald about the pros and cons of making prints from paintings.  I mentioned to Mohammed Ali Bhatti that I was trying out poster paint, and he knew about the various uses of it.  We then drifted onto the subject of perceiving colors under different lighting conditions.  These gatherings provide a rich environment to expand your world.  

 

Next month we will go a little crazy for an experimental show.  We look forward to seeing paintings from a new angle, made with a new material (water based), or different point of view.  Please be ready to share your experience in creating these pieces.  Find the prospectus for this show Here