Niagra Falls

We decided it was time to take a break from Garrett County and see a bit of the world so we traveled to Niagra Falls.   We went to the Canadian side and had a wonderful time at The Falls.   Our hotel overlooked the falls, giving us a wonderful view.

We rode the Maid of the Mist and saw the falls from below.

If you haven't been there. . . . GO.

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Gallery Hanging

The day began with 5 of us gathered at The Gallery at 206 E Alder Street, Oakland, Maryland to rehang the gallery.    The walls were bare and there were 60 paintings waiting to be hung.    We contemplated their fate and then snapped into action.    90 minutes later the Gallery walls were hung with some really nice work.
We do this three times a year, and each time we start I am convinced that it is just not possible to have it work.    At the end of the day, it looks terrific.
After lunch, we went back and did some work rearranging the displays on the floor, giving the Gallery a fresh new look.
Thanks to Pam, Fred, Madalyn, Debra for the great work today.
Here it is. . . . .

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End of summer

It truly is the end of summer here in Garrett County Maryland.   The leaves are changing, the nights are cooler but we have had just  wonderfully sunny days.   Last night was the first night of real rain that we have had in months.   
My flowers are still resplendent which prompted me to paint a flower painting ( I haven't done flowers in a long time).    It really captures the colors of the flowers on the deck and at the shop.

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Art and Wine

The Saturday after Labor day is the Art and Wine Festival held at the Garrett County fairgrounds.  Last year the event raised $33,000 for the American Red Cross.   I would guess that it will be closer to $40,000 this year.   It was a picture perfect day and the crowd was huge.   Last year was the first time we had taken the shop and we had a great time.   This year was even better.   It was great fun greeting friends and customers, meeting new folks and being with fellow artists. 

We finally have a packing system, which certain makes it easier to go to festivals.

There they are. .  . . .The Arnsons

Annie Simcoe's sewed collages are terrific. She recently bought a house near us.

Welcome to Bittinger, Annie

It was a happy crowd.

Remember.  .  .  .  the Saturday after Labor Day

See you next year September 10, 2011 Art and Wine

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