Hello Dear Art Lover
START THE CAR!!!
And get your running shoes on!
Santa’s workshop is in high gear. It looks like this year’s 6th annual GIFTS FOR THE SOUL holiday market will be spectacular. We’ve got some new artists joining our group and their work is fabulous. Also your favourite artisans are getting better and better every year. I know you’ll find some extra special treats for everyone on your list and yourself too, of course.
Please check out the IG accounts of the following participants to help you plan your shopping. We have fine art, jewelry, pottery, prints, cards, fibre art, custom T-shirts, and curated handcrafts.
@dorothyabarrett
@caveandcrownfibrearts
@tracydaviesart
@janetfpotterartist
@denizinmushroomland
@lorriekingpottery
@ambrrrrr
Attached you will see two of my finished new paintings from a new series I am calling ‘She Said’ I think there’s lots of scope for some fun don’t you?
It’s worth the drive to Paris! TAREN WHITE GALLERY in Paris ON, has some new paintings of mine. 13 Grand River St N. She has such a beautiful space right on the main street that backs onto the Grand River. If you haven’t been to Paris yet, plan a visit for Nov 17 WE. It’s their stupendous shopping event. So much going on.
This year I am preparing prints all framed and ready to hang on the wall as well as more cards. I’m also hoping to get a 2024 calendar ready for you with a different painting for each month starring a series of MAGNIFICENT WOMEN. Something new for me will be a selection of embellished giclees. Giclees are prints on canvas. I’ve chosen a company that uses top quality inks , canvas and paper.
Did you know that I have had several ‘15’ minutes of fame? The first time was when I was 2 years old patting a cow at the local fair that started my love affair with cows. The next time was when I was 9 years old and won our local paper’s Christmas colour contest. Even back then I loved bright colours. I used to stay inside the lines then but as you know that’s gone out the window. I’m encouraging Fox and Theo to deliberately go outside the lines…I’m a devil that way.
Just in case you’re interested in life drawing, I thought I’d mention that I am part of the Central Connection life drawing on Monday nights at the community centre at Withrow park. Three hours with a live model, mostly nude but some costumed. There is no instruction. You can join for the year for $60.00 and pay a drop in fee of $10.00 or just drop in for $20.00. It really is a bargain and with a great group of friendly artists. Call me for more details.
Please mark your calendars for both Sat Nov 25 for the GIFTS FOR THE SOUL Holiday Market at St Matthews Clubhouse and the KAREN FRANZEN AND FRIENDS Annual Holiday Show on Dec 8, 9 and 10.
Thanks for your continued support through the years.
Rock on,
Gail
YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART
She Said What?
New series started…She Said…
What did I say?
YOU ARE INVITED…
BLOSSOM AND TEMPEST
928 Kingston Rd. E
AHNISNABAE ART GALLERY
18 Court St, Thunder Bay
Ongoing..my art is in the window
TAREN WHITE GALLERY
13 Grand River St. N, Paris ON
GIFTS FOR THE SOUL HOLIDAY MARKET
St Matthews Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave, Toronto
Sat Nov 25, 9:30 - 4pm
KAREN FRANZEN AND FRIENDS HOLIDAY SHOW
3 Wembley Dr, (Coxwell/Gerrard)
Fri Dec 8, 6-9pm, Sat Dec 9 and Sun Dec 10, 10-5pm