They say that weddings and funerals are the only time when people from all walks of life truly come together. I suggest that art shows do as well…
It was a thrilling whirlwind of a weekend! I flew back from my new home in Greenville, South Carolina and met up with friends, patrons and family for the art exhibition. I also got to see my daughter say “yes to the dress” for her wedding next year. She is finally getting a ceremony after covid forced her into a zoom wedding.
And Patricks Lees’ paintings were stunning! I do hope you get a chance to see the works from both of us this month.
I wanted to share photos from the opening. It was a lovely night. Most of the models were there and many people I had not seen in many years ventured out to the show. I got to hug so many people! I signed books and found many left the show with tears in their eyes. Doing a show like this feels like taking pieces of my soul and throwing them up against the walls. It was overwhelming and definitely a lemon moment. (a very good thing)
Enjoy the pics and over the next 6 weeks I will share the next 6 paintings from the exhibition. Until then I am back in South Carolina and am spending a few well-earned days by the pool!
Me and some of the models!
My daughters and me…
Instead of flowers someone brought me lemons! You know I love lemons…..
Till next week….
Looks like you had a great turn out! Congratuations!
Thanks!
Congratulations!! Looks amazing and so many people came to see the show!! What a testament to your amazing talent and your many friends and fans! Bravo!!
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Well, “when life throws you lemons”… You make one hell of a lemonade. Congratulations. You certainly deserve this. I love lemonade!
Me too!!
Congratulations on what is clearly a beautiful, powerful show. You look great, too. I didn’t know you were moving to SC: all the very best there, and I’m sure we will all look forward to the art you will do next.
Thank you!! 😀😀
Oh i just love this. Thank you!
So nice meeting you!! 😀
Oh my Christine! I didn’t know you had moved to South Carolina.! And your show how many pieces I can share in the overwhelming fact that I just did a similar thing and painted 51 portraits of people of diverse backgrounds and now I’m going through postpartum. I also did a book and a QR code and etc and then I’m taking the show on the road throughout the region here it’s a blessing so I totally understand how you must feel your show looks amazing!
Wow! Congrats!!!
It was such a wonderful event! (Your earrings were perfect!!!!)
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Congratulations!
Didn’t know you moved. Will miss you in the Pittsburgh area.
Looking forward to our paths crossing again and more creations from you! You’re an amazing teacher!❤️
Thanks Meeli! We will stay in touch! Hope to see you again soon. I’ll be ramping up my teaching schedule starting next year…..
Congratulations! this post made me so happy for you! I guess I’m missed that you have moved to SC – lovely state! This is very uplifting! Enjoy, you deserve it!
thanks! we must talk about me coming back out to teach in Santa Fe!
I regret that I was not able to attend the opening of your glorious exhibition. I enjoyed all of your blogs and the digital images good luck to you in South Carolina! Someday I hope you get a ride to view the exhibition in Lawrenceville it’s a funny thing but as a child I grew up in just the way just about xbutler St!
I wish you the best of luck in the future and I only regret that I could not meet you in person take care And to be well!
we will meet one day for sure!!! Until then thanks for following along! 😊
Looks terrific, congratulations! NIce to see all the smiles.
thanks! 😊
Congratulations! Wonderful to see the work with the models right there.
Thank you, Christine! So wonderful seeing your gorgeous portraits and the models. Makes me feel like I’m right there too experiencing this great occasion with you all. Sorry to learn you have left the Pgh. area, but wishing you the very best in South Carolina!!!
thanks! Yes it was time to move somewhere warmer….😊