"Pre-teen Cool"

Twelve-year-old Jonathan proudly came into my room to show me what he had selected to wear. The combination was the comic relief for the day. I had to record the moment.

Rocks and Water II

Here is another scene from Greenbriar in the Smokie Mountains of Tennessee. I love the water action as it flows and tumbles over the rocks.

A Wonderful Reception

"FUJIS"

On June 27th the Fountain City Art Center held a reception for me and Suzanne Jack. Our paintings are on display at the center until July 27th. I have twenty-seven watercolors in the show; Suzanne has several of her very large, impressive pastels and acrylics.

Fountain City Art Center is a great asset for the community. There are many activities that take place there: monthly featured exhibits, art classes, exhibits of student works and exhibits of the art center members. The receptions are well attended and well supported by the community. The director, Sylvia Williams, gives her meticulous touch to exhibition displays. I was very pleased with the way she presented my paintings.

The guests who came to the reception were very enthusiastic and complimentary about the paintings they saw. They had many questions that I was most happy to answer. Every painting has a story, either about the subject matter or about the way it was created. The two-hour reception was filled with good conversation.

One of my favorite paintings, "Fujis" was purchased by Nan Scott. I have included it in this blog.