"There is a friendship that makes us sisters.
None goes her way without the help of others.
That which we give comes back into our own."
-- Unknown
I've known Dottie for almost 50 years now (we lived in the same hall in the dormitory at Southwest Missouri College, Springfield, MO). Dottie says we're "kindred spirits". We have been through ups and downs - sorrow, joy and most of all - laughter. Through it all we know that we are forever friends. Dottie took home "PEACE" today (June 1, 2008). Thank you for your support of my art, Dottie. Thank you for being my friend.
Dottie was also an art major in school and wound up teaching art. You can bet her students learned a lot from her.
"There is no wilderness like life without friends.
Friendship multiplies blessings and minimizes misfortunes.
It is a unique remedy against adversity and it soothes the soul."
-- Baltasar Gracian
My friends, Peggy and David King of Evergreen, Colorado, visited the Midwest not long ago. We spent a delightful afternoon together at Southwestern Illinois' Schmidt Art Center in Belleville. I was pleased to have them take home one of my paintings - GATHERING STORM. Peggy said the painting would be perfect in their home. How nice.
Peggy is a sculpture artist who works in large metal pieces and in beaded sculptures of fish and other fowl. Libby Reuter, executive director and curator for the center (www.swicfoundation.com), is interested in Peggy possibly having an exhibit of her work sometime in the future. I'm excited for Peggy. If you haven't visited this state-of-the-art gallery, don't miss it. There's a MetroLink stop across the parking lot from the entrance.Peggy, David and I attended Southwest Missouri State College (now MSU) together. Peggy and I were both art majors. I have fond memories of those days (I chuckle to myself about some of the fun times we had).
UPDATE: David sent me some of Peggy's "fish" beaded sculptures. Do you have a whimsical name for each of these fishies? Aren't they CLEVER? Lots of hours went into making these, you can be sure.
And here is a gorgeous photo that David took on his way along the trail of Lewis & Clark....Bitterroot Range, south of Lolo, Montana (where A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT was filmed and my favorite state!)
"How difficult it is to be simple." -- Vincent van Gogh 
I love this room!
My donated painting hangs in this room until June 8 when it will be auctioned off.
Yes, Collectors' Choice VII is once again on display at the St. Louis Artists' Guild. The auction date is June 8. Viewing of all donated works runs May 17 thru June 7. The reception to meet artists was held on May 16. This is my 3rd year to participate as a donor. This year's painting is called AURORA. 
If you would like more info about this event, please go to http://www.stlouisartistsguild.org for additional information.
