where did the summer go??!!

This summer went by with lightening speed. Recently a friend of mine was bemoaning all the rain we’d had and I hadn’t even noticed! I had a number of show commitments and weekends away with family and friends. Lots going on. But one evening really stands out for me. I have four nieces who all live in different states, MA, ME, FL and TX. Somehow the planets aligned and they all happened to be in New England the same week. We had an impromptu dinner at my Dad’s in NH. It was the first time they all been in one place together in years! And two of them also brought their little ones. My Dad’s normally tranquil house was filled with the sounds of giggling, tumbling, laughter and fragmented conversation. It was a brief, chaotic, but very special family time. A beautiful gift.

small works shows open Friday, Sept 5!!

Two fabulous galleries here in Portsmouth are busily preparing for their bi-annual small works shows. The Teeny Tiny Art Show III at Three Graces Gallery and the
Enormous Tiny Art Show IV at Nahcotta both promise to be amazing. The galleries will be featuring approximately 300 and 400 works respectively. It's a wonderful way take in a huge amount of diverse work. Participating artists are from all over the country. And works are very reasonably priced, so it's great way to begin or expand your art collection. The openings are in conjunction with Art'Round Town which has been moved to the first Friday of the month, so Friday September 5th from 5-8. Should be a blast!!