Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Madison County Arts Council Champagne Fundraiser

"Do not copy nature too much. Art is an abstraction." -- Paul Gaugin

The Madison County Arts Council Champagne Fundraiser, Alton, Ill., was a success September 23. It was a wonderful evening with a full-capacity crowd. ....

Re-lighting of the JACOBY neon sign was cause for celebration! .....peek inside the gift shop, too.


The paintings below were among 51 pieces auctioned off to benefit the center. Both paintings sold well ....plus I was given an award for "DUSK" ----- I think the art council probably raised about $10,000.


DUSK
(at left)





WINTER'S HOPE
(below)