Friday, May 14, 2010

Art & Garden Party Preview

I've been busy preparing for the Party here at our Frogmoor home to be held on Sunday, May 16th. My sweet husband Ron has been helping me in enormous ways in the garden and in the house, and this is good way to get set up for the summer. The porch is clean, the patio table painted, and some gardens mulched. Never really done, of course, but on its way to easier.

Here are a few of the art pieces I'll be showing and selling at the party.










Some of these are originals; some are available as prints. I also have a nice selection of my Reminder Pins, made from mostly recycled materials.










Lots of great cards too, made from my paintings and collages.












Some other fun things to look at - visual journals, little books, and dolls. 

Here is the schedule for Sunday:


10 AM - Noon
Drawing Workshop in the Gardens
Bring your own art supplies and a folding stool or chair. I will help you get going and supply loads of encouragement! The workshop will be limited to 10 people, so be sure to let me know as soon as you can to reserve your place.
Noon - 1 PM
Potluck Brunch


 Just bring along some small yummy dish to share and we'll enjoy some food and conversation.
No need to reserve for this.


Noon - 3 PM
Art Show & Sale  
My original art work, along with prints, cards, and canvas bags will be on display in the Foyer Gallery. Some of the work will be displayed for fun and your enjoyment - visual journals, handmade books, collage, and more. The other art will be for sale, so think weddings, birthdays, Father's Day, etc. No reservation required to view the gallery.
The Party will be held at my home at:


112 Crestview Drive
Valatie NY 12184 

To get here from Valatie:

Drive north about 3 miles on Rt. 203. Turn right on Crestview Drive, go up the hill about .5 mile until you see the red mailbox with the number 112 on it. Park along the left side of the driveway. (Try not to block or park in the turn-around spot - Thanks)


To get here from North Chatham:
Drive south about 1.5 miles and look for the first left turn past the Chathams Animal Hospital. 
Turn left on Crestview Drive, go up the hill about .5 mile until you see the red mailbox with the number 112 on it. Park along the left side of the driveway. (Try not to block or park in the turn-around spot - Thanks)

Please bring a friend and come over to say Hello!

To Contact Me:
518.524.0533

Monday, May 10, 2010

Gardens in Bloom

The gardens are gorgeous right now, and I am hoping the weather will stay cool this week so the flowers will not go by too quickly. Above is a view down the wildflower garden I planed along the steps leading into our woods. Those of you who come to the Art and Garden Party on Sunday (May 16th) will enjoy translating some of the beauty into a small work of your own. Here are some photos of the wildflower Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) that blooms in April in my gardens.





And here is a little watercolor sketch I did while sitting in the woods watching them.


What you will see next weekend includes Dwarf Crested Iris, Foamflower, Solomon's Seal, Creeping Phlox, Jacob's Ladder, and the mostly-unfurled ferns - Maidenhair, Broad Beech, Lady, Christmas, Ostrich, and Interrupted, among others. Lots more - come and see!