Capturing God's Art Photography

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I've just returned from Europe and was totally re-inspired.  So look forward to new and and exciting art this year.   For now I have a few remaining pieces for sale at the newly renovated Cake Box Bakery on Main Street in Summerland.  Check out the art and enjoy some Swiss baking too - mmmmmm. 

Mention this blog post to me and get $10 off! 

It is with sadness that I had to pick up my art from Rose of Wild Rose Cottage.  After many years in Penticton, the economy has affected tourism and low sales have forced her to close shop.  Stay tuned for new shops to purchase my art & photography.  Best wishes to Rose and many thanks for her enthusiasm and willingness to support local artists.

May 15,2010

7:30 pm

Harold Simpson Youth Center

Peach Orchard Road

Our friends Chris & Angela and their boys are hoping to leave for Costa Rica for language training and then hopefully will be serving in Venezuela after that.  This is going to be a great event and even if you don't know them there are awesome live auction items up for bidding, fabulous desserts, gourmet coffee and live music.  $5 Cover charge.

I will be donating a canvas and helping to host this event.

For details on the Hieberts see:  http://thehiebertfamily.com/

This last week I was honored to receive acknowledgement in the Summerland Review (Twitter & Facebook and who knows where else) for winning the cover of the 2010 Summerland Telephone Directory.  To see the story please see:http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/summerlandreview/community/84061712.html

Treasure at Treasure's Fine Furnishings in Summerland gave me my start in selling my photography and artwork.  We wish them well as they move on from Summerland and open their new store in Westbank.

Can I say that in a million years, I would not have thought my photography and artwork would be in a Post Office.  Here in Summerland, the Post Office is grand central station with many folks having to pick up their mail here as many homes don't have door to door mail service anymore.  So they have 12 permanent spots for artwork and as of yesterday, my artwork is being featured.  I had a lot of fun listening to people as I hung it up - most people thought I worked for the post office - so I had a real chuckle listening to their comments.  This is a fun little exhibition and I am very grateful for the invitation!

I would like to encourage everyone to please open up their hearts and their pocketbooks for Haiti.  There are some fantastic organizations that give their all.  Here are some I personally recommend.

http://rollingsinhaiti.wordpress.com/

http://www.rebeccalarkin.blogspot.com/

http://www.mercyships.ca/

http://www.ywamhaiti.org/

Well it was a very exciting weekend being the "artist in residence" at Penticton's Christmas Dream Home Tour.  It was a great place to meet people and thank you to the 75 people who took a brochure and spoke with me.  It was especially nice to meet the home owner for whom I was commissioned to do portraits of her granddaughters.  Her tears were a wonderful thank you!

I also met a lovely Dutch couple from Leir House who invited me to have an exhibition there.  I'm not sure I'm ready for that - but a very nice compliment indeed.

Art with Heart also went very well this year.  Sales were up $2000 and our charities all were able to benefit from all the artist's generosity.  I wish I could upload some photos, but this website is acting up.  I'll work on that.

Friday, November 13, 2 pm - 9 pm

Saturday, November 14, 9 am - 4 pm

Summerland and Okanagan artists, photographers, designers of jewelry and cool baby items, potters and more join forces to benefit orphans in Mexico, vulnerable women in N. Africa, AIDS affected women in S. Africa and more.  Live music by award winning recording artist Tracy Fehr.  New recording artist Brandon Dykstra will be selling his new cd.

The Christmas Cafe will be featuring a hot lunch and sticky buns!  See you in Summerland

Location:  14820 Victoria Rd. N.