Tis The Season

Dazzle pastel at RSVP through December 19th

 Yes it tis the season for finding that special little gift and there are many unique venues for your shopping.  

Don't miss the Duck Barn Artisans beginning Friday, November 22nd through Saturday, December 14th, open Monday through Saturday 10 to 5.  I have my mini mini pastels along cards and original paintings priced for gift giving. 

Next plan to see the art at the Civic Center with the National Arts Program as well as at the Library with the RSVP annual show where both Don and I have our art.  If you are in Laramie stop by Works of Wyoming for their holiday show.  

In December visit the Nagle Warren B&B to see the show of fine art photography. 

Begin Again, photographer Don Edington

Saratoga

Jery Palen and Vanda in his studio in Saratoga

Saturday's trip to Saratoga was multi-faceted.  Don was the driver and Barbara Wolf, my good friend, came along.  We stopped at Black Hawk Gallery to visit with Gwen and Patty about representing me.  After a quick overview of Saratoga and the hot springs we stopped by to visit Jerry and Ann Plaen.  WOW!!!  The home was designed for the vista of the river with a north facing studio for Jerry and Ann's office nearby.   The foyer serves as a gallery for work in process or special pieces that Jerry will never sell.

The studio was such a treat to view.  If you own a Palen you might see your painting created from the inspiration out his windows.  The plywood behind me is a huge mirror, an artist's tool to view the work in progress and make adjustments.  At least 100 brushes and his oils were tidy in his work space and numerous pieces for his bronze work were in progress.  I loved his memory wall with autographed cartoons from many notables. 

Jerrry's memory wall

Ann & Jerry Palen, Vanda, Barbar Wolf

His Governor's proclamation from the annual art awards was my favorite as the calligrapher was Bruni Naylor, a dear person that is no longer with us.  After the home tour and his manicured gardens we headed out as the weekend was the first viewing of color along the road to Brush Creek, Ryan Park and on to Centennial.  Magnificent Wyoming scenery for Don to capture on his Nikon!  A quick stop at WOW in Laramie to drop paintings and prints and home again.  

WOW

Yes Works of Wyoming, WOW. http://www.worksofwyoming.org/  They opened a retail store last week. It was a fun day trip to wander that way, overland from Cheyenne.  We jumped in the Tundra around 9 AM and arrived before lunch.  Amazing scnery on the southside of I80.  We drove through the Remount Ranch and dropped down through the Hermosa tunnel and then emerged at Tie Siding and on to Laramie.  Ron and Wyn Ratz were also over for the grand opening so after making our mark on the canvas cloth had lunch next door with them.   

Wyn Ratz and Vanda Edington at WOW opening

We came back via Happy Jack road and Don photographed some scenery.  I loved the truck and may try it in pastel.  It is marking the entrance of the Bunkhouse Bar. 

Chek out WOW next trip to Laramie and don't forget our amazing little jewel at the Univerasity... The Art Museum.
http://www.uwyo.edu/artmuseum/