Here is a chance for you to to re-visit my Art And a Country Garden event. Or, if you didn’t make it, then you might enjoy a look at the highlights.
It was a big relief that the weather co-operated for most of the weekend which, of course, helped the attendance to be about as good as last year.
Some of the first guests in the studio Saturday morning.
39 new artworks were created for this show along with several new magnets. The Walter Foster art instruction book was also finally available. My good friend Julie, who had worked with me on this event since April, helped to organize and hang the paintings, which took us over 4 hours. It was quite a challenge for us to decide which pieces to group together and which ones would not be included in the exhibit. As always, I was surprised that there were plenty of artworks to fill the space!
For the second year, Jack and Steph returned as our talented roving musicians whose performances were enjoyed by everyone. (photo thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
A guest enjoying the fairy garden in an old desk put together by The Wheelbarrow Gardener. My rock painting, “Down to Earth” made the scene complete! It was a lot of fun to create all of the garden vignettes. (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
The above 2 photos show my friends painting on the trunk of a retired spruce tree. This was a new activity for this year which turned out to be pretty neat. It will have a sealant applied before winter and I will have it as a remembrance for years! (photos Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
It was crazy busy in the studio at times. People were encouraged to help themselves to the goodies, enjoy the art and wander the gardens. (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
Two of my many creative and talented friends who came to help and support me! They have all been such a blessing. (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
I believe these two are counting the blackbirds in the painting “Song of the Red Wing Blackbirds” for the scavenger hunt. (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
Woohoo! Lots of visitors! This is always so exciting to see. (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
Here, Dolly Bolen is about to interview me for the Morinville Free Press. My sister-in-law, Fran is happily photobombing! And… that’s not my beer…. (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
When the weather was nice on Saturday, this made an interesting addition to the garden. However, a storm blew in during the late afternoon and my quick thinking helpers rescued it from the wind and rain. I had forgotten all about it sitting out there! (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
A new, enthusiastic friend shows off her copy of the Walter foster art instruction book that I had contributed to. I hope everyone who purchased the book gains lots of helpful painting tips from it! (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
On Saturday afternoon, I demonstrated a few painting techniques in front of a small audience. I had prepared 2 canvases with the same painting earlier in the week so as to show the progression of the techniques I often use for close-up nature scenes. (photo thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
Since the weather was not conducive to outdoor performance, Alison sang and played guitar for us in the studio Sunday afternoon, which was very enjoyable for all. (photo thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
It was so wonderful and amazing that people came from as far away as Barrhead, Sherwood Park and even further to see the show. How very cool is that?! (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
Karen and Barb, generously lending their time and efforts to help me out! In all, at least 20 different people had pitched in in preparation before and worked during the event. Here’s hoping I can repay them all, or at least play it forward. (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
These ladies are going on a scavenger hunt! (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
Many people like Bud, almost always attend my shows. How lucky am I to have their ongoing support? (photo Thanks to Memory Roth Photography)
Hopefully, you enjoyed this little report and are inspired to attend in July of 2018!