Easter Lily received an Honourable Mention

Omaha Artist’s “New Beginnings” Spring Art Show is at One Drake Place Hair Salon through May 17, 2009.  This is a themed art show with entries based on the poem “Mother” by Ted Kooser.  To see other winners visit the Omaha Artist’s website at OmahaArtistsInc.com.

Zen Bowl

Again this year Tish’s Restaurant in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is hosting my art exhibit.  They are located at 1207 South 35th Street in a lovely parklike setting.  Visit Steve and Kathy Fisher’s website at www.tishs.com for more information about their restuerant.

I will join with The Tazza Di Caffe in to present my watercolor paintings during the month of April.  They are located at 928 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa. They are open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm.  The evening hours vary and hopefully will have more extended hours in the spring. This is a chance to see a major portion of my work at one time.

"The Offer received fourth place at the Joslyn Castle Art Show

The 2009 Omaha Artists, Inc. Winter Show is at the Joslyn Castle again this year in the third floor ballroom.  The show runs from January 15 until February 16, 2009,  Monday through Friday and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00pm.  The Joslyn Castle is located at 1004 Farnam, Omaha, Nebraska.

"Joslyn Front Yard" is painted of the view from the front windows of the Joslyn Castle.

Requirements of the show were that one piece must be of the the Joslyn Castle or of the grounds.  My painting “Joslyn Front Yard” was entered.  My other pieces were “The Offer” which fourth place and “Rose the Cat.”

“The Offer” is depicts the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial in Council Bluffs, Iowa, which is commonly referred to as the “Black Angel.”  The painting was influenced by the story of  Mrs. Dodge’s Vision as well as the statue itself.  She had three visions of an angel coming to her in a boat through the mist and offering her water.  She told her daughters of these visions.  The first two nights that she dreamed, she did not accept the offer of the water.  The third night she did accept.  She died the next day which was in the fall of 1916.  The  daughters commissioned Daniel Chester French to create the statue.  It was dedicated in 1920.  French also created the statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, but said that he felt the “Angel” was his best work.  It is certainly and inspirational art piece.

"Rose the Cat" is a portrait of our 17 year old family pet.

Our family pet, Rose, died this last fall.  She posed for various paintings over the years.  In this one she sits regally, (as usual), in last summer’s garden.  She always accompanied me when I worked in the garden to protect me from snakes and other monsters.

It is interesting that while the Joslyn Castle was the major theme of the show, Cats were the secondarly theme.  Judy Rohwer won second place for the portrait of her son’s hairless Egyptian cat.  You can see all the winners of the Joslyn Art Show at Omaha ArtistsInc.com.

September 15-October 8, 2008.

The Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska.

“Cottage Bottles” received Honorable Mention.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

“Nice composition with bottle placement, plants and sunlight.  Note window on the left side adds interest.  I like how the paint reacts with the surface.” -Deborah Murphy

“Story House”

“Arbor Day Stream”