Hello Dear Art Lover
JINGLE
There's a whole lot of shaking of jingle bells happening in my house these days. It's like when you have a dinner party and you do all the prep that you can do ahead of time, and it still looks like a disaster zone almost as soon after the first guests appear. I really didn't think I'd have that many art events for the holiday season, but I think accepted too many party invitations. Oh well...girls just wanna have fu-un.
Having said that...I hope that you'll be able to join in the merriment that I'm organizing. What's a party without the people?
I'm not sure if you remember the first Gifts for the Soul holiday market that we held almost 7 years ago. It was at Artscape on Shaw St in the west end. This year is our 5th annual celebration (factor in the Covid years). We are lucky to hold it in the historic St . Matthews Club house, 450 Broadview Ave, just north of Gerrard St E, in Riverdale park. It is the perfect cozy spot for our boutique. There will be some new vendors showing their unique work. Paintings of course, vintage and embroidered jewellery, elegant pottery, stunning fibre art, charming decorative birdhouses, painted glass ware, and the always charming creations by Janet from found objects..notebooks, boxes, hedgehogs. Come say 'Hi' to Dorothy, Joanna, Lorrie, Janet, Tracy, Deniz, Barb and Janet.
Check their IGs to get excited. @dorothyabarrett, @caveandcrownfibreart, @lorriekingpottery, @janetfpotterartist, @tracydaviesart, @denizinmushroomland, @barbielew
Please save Sat Nov 26, 9:30 -4pm for the only shopping experience you'll need. We'll have something special for everyone on your list.
As well, I am participating in a mini holiday art crawl here in my east end neighbourhood with about a dozen other very talented folks. Pottery, ceramics and fine art will be featured. Please mark your calendar for Dec 9-11. I'll be part of the Karen Franzen and Friends Holiday Market. Details to follow.
And is if that isn't enough, I'm working on a new series I'm calling 'Love You Forever' inspired by my latest full size painting. The details of how this story unfolded will be next issue's focus. You will have first access to this delightful new body of work at a special VIP price.
Added to this newsletter are some of my 'Walking the Dog' series. I had such fun with these and haven't had too many place to show them off. They are 12 x 12 in original acrylic on canvas and only $200. When the new owner buys the painting, I add the title 'Walkies with....' (fill in with your choice) on the back. I can change the colour of the dog if you'd like. They make perfect gifts. Especially for those hard to buy for people who have 'everything'. This is a limited series and when they're gone, they're gone. If you need 2, you get a discount. 2 for $350.00 Your'e welcome!
PS..Did you notice the new logo? Thanks again for your support. It means the world to me.
Rock on,
Gail
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