Christine McKay and Debi Schmit will be showing with me in Big Sky on Saturday. These images are of their work. The porcelain sculpted piece by Christy is called “River Runners” and is wonderful! Debi’s painting “Farm Maid 11″ has such a beautiful old world style! You may see more of their work on their own websites.

I am getting ready to pack up for the Big Sky Art Festival, which happens this Saturday, August 1st in Big Sky, MT. I’ve enjoyed doing this mosaic of smaller paintings, a good exercise for me mentally. The painting I’m showing you now is the second done from photos I had taken of Crocus sprouting forth in the early spring. I especially like this little painting. It is only 8″ x 8″ and is called “The First to Bloom”.

Hi everyone, I’ve not been blogging, obviously! I have two cameras, both of which are on the fritz. So, you’ll have to take my word for what I’m doing. I’ve been painting a lot of small paintings to take to the Big Sky Art Festival on August 1st. They’ve been fun to do as they’re looser and fast – something I’ve been needing to do for myself. I’ll be showing with two friends, Deb Schmit who’s wonderful, pink cat piece you saw earlier on my blog, and Christine McKay, who’s great porcelain sculpted piece I am showing you now.

I’ve also decided to show with a newer gallery in Virgina City, MT., called the Creighton Block Gallery. I’m excited about this prospect! While they don’t have a web site up yet, you may go to David Lemon’s video tour of the gallery – maybe the best way to see it at this point. (Count on David for a video tour!!)