On the Beach abstract

SOLD "On the Beach", 24x30, acrylic on canvas. There is always a connection to make with color... everyone has a different way of looking "into" art and deciding what it means to them and how it works for them. "H" came to the ART ON UNION STREET and explored and soaked in the day. She was drawn to this one and a few tiny pieces. When I delivered the painting, she treated me to tea and gave me a tour of her art in her home... honestly, I could accomplish an entire art appreciation course just by listening to others as they explain why they love what they love and feel what they feel about color and art. "H" had so many pieces that meant so much to her... all ranges of work, all conditions... some perfect and fresh, some very old and very worn... some quirky and whimsical... but all very beautiful. I felt like she was allowing me to see into her heart as she described the origins and the thoughts around the art. My painting, "On the Beach", had significance to her as a reminder of times at the beach with her father and family... a very precious time in her life. Thank you, "H", for the opportunity to share in your vision.

Chick pics by Deb McLarnon

Every year at ART ON UNION STREET I look forward to the baby chicken pictures by local photographer Deb McLarnon. I just can't pass them up! These are a few of the cards I claimed this year. Thank you, Deb, for bringing your treasures to the show again!

Thank you to Cymbidium Floral...

Even more visual delights for the art show were provided by Cymbidium Floral. Jessica Christoferson's floral arrangements were stunning and filled the room with a beautiful elegance. Thank you, Jessica, for being a part of the 6th annual ART ON UNION STREET.
Some of you may have been missing the fabulous jewelry of Lily Designs this year.... do not worry!...Lisa Cochran has promised to return December 2 and 3 for the holiday show. In the meantime, find her designs at Cymbidium Floral or go to her new website.

And the winner is...

What a great weekend! Thank you to all who came. Conversation, art, friends, landscaping idea seekers, the community artists, the NHSPCA, DeColores.... what a time. More details to come, but first, an announcement... the winner of the gift basket generously donated by Anna Hardy Evans Furniture from IN-HOME is Christina Dragon. Christina, I will call you soon! Congratulations!

And the winners are...

There was a whole lotta lookin' going on.. and we had several "almost right" guesses. The winners of a pack of postcards are Diann S., Karen G., Debbie M., Tracy M., and Pat S.P. Congratulations! I am also giving out another pack for the most effort to Brittany S. for her determination :-). Brittany is an artist and I think every red mark she saw looked like a ball to her... but after several attempts, she finally found it. (Brittany, you know I say this all with an understanding smile on my face.) Thanks for playing everyone! See www.artonunionstreet.blogspot.com for the red ball.