And it’s not chicken pox.
Our winter season finally came with cool temperatures, the long awaited Christmas Winds ( the good winds, not the hurricane winds ) and the debut of the opening of Bassin Fine Art. As is the case here every year, too many events on conflicting dates often diminish the numbers of people who pass through town. Parking lots full, street closings or too many other attractions. In spite of all of those hurdles, so far I’ve seen 5 of my paintings be afflicted with the red dot syndrome.
Clearly, if you want your work to present well, have great lighting. Check.
Invest in the best frames you can buy. Check. ( thanks to Randy Higbee at King of Frames ) Randy’s frames and service make it all worthwhile. As many people commented on the quality of the frames as appreciated the gallery and the paintings.
Be lucky enough to have a professionally run gallery and gallery owner (s ) support your work. Check.
Thanks to Sam Dike and Ted Davis of D & D Studio on St. Croix for offering me their opening show.
Ted and Sam
( photo credit- Ted Davis )
Most of all, the buyers. Thank You, Thank You.
The man in my painting- the second painting I’ve done with him – wonderful man, great subject.
Thanks too for my dear son’s visit from NY to share the experience.
Closing out the year with gratitude, appreciation, friends, health, resolutions before January 1st, and a glance at cranberry chutney, done up island style- with carombola ( star fruit ).
Oh, and of course……..THEM!
Happy Holidays to all and a New Year of Peace and Joy wherever and however you find it.
Tags: Bassin Fine Art Gallery, Bonnie Luria painter, Caribbean Art Show, D & D Gallery St. Croix, Randy Higbee-King of Frames, Red Dots, selling art today, St. Croix Art Gallery
December 20, 2010 at 1:48 pm |
Congratulations Bonnie! It was such a beautiful show, beautiful paintings well presented, and a lovely gallery — I am not surprised at the response from your patrons and supporters. And congratulations to Ted and Sam, too, for such a knock-out opening for their gallery. You set the bar high!
December 20, 2010 at 8:47 pm |
Don- thanks much for your observations and keen words. I’m happy with the outcome so far and since I had no expectations, I feel even more delighted with the results. Sam and Ted have surely given the entire downtown art venue a raised bar as well. A much needed one.
December 20, 2010 at 2:15 pm |
I love “them”. Have a wonderful holiday Bonnie.
December 20, 2010 at 8:47 pm |
Reggie- of course you do. I know. The best to you and Gigi too.
December 20, 2010 at 3:32 pm |
Congratulation, Bonnie! So well-deserved! Lucky collectors who bought your work. Here’s wishing a sublime holiday for you and “them”. 🙂
December 20, 2010 at 8:49 pm |
Kathryn-always a delight to see you here. Thank you for your kind words. For ” THEM” life is a holiday every day.
December 20, 2010 at 5:36 pm |
I wish you a chronic rash of red dots that will follow you, stick close to you, and energize your future from now on!
Excellent post. I so enjoyed seeing your show and all the photos of the people and rascally pets.
I am very happy for you. Have a great holiday and spectacular new year!
December 20, 2010 at 8:50 pm |
Melinda- love love love the curse of the chronic rash! I’ll raise a cup of calamine lotion and drink to your artistic future and dazzling paintings.
Great as always to read your comments.
December 20, 2010 at 10:27 pm |
What a wonderful post, Bonnie! Great lighting and good pictures made you and all your art look smashing. Of course, the upside-down kiss is Garrett’s favorite. Me, too! We all say, keep going!
December 22, 2010 at 12:04 am |
Sam, oh thank you for it all. I’m with you on the upside down kiss. It’s tough to not walk with a camera at hand for fear of missing another one of these moments.
December 20, 2010 at 10:54 pm |
Yay! A new post! Woo-hoo!
Congrats again on your show and kisses to all your Islandolecules.
December 22, 2010 at 12:05 am |
Merriam Webster Pfaff is my new definition source. To wit: islandolocules!
I love it.
December 20, 2010 at 11:42 pm |
OMG! CONGRATULATIONS! I’m kvelling! I hope ALL your paintings at the gallery come down with the red dot rash! You are my idol.
xoxox
December 22, 2010 at 12:06 am |
Carol- idol, schmeidol. You’re right there breathing down my dust.
December 21, 2010 at 1:06 am |
Yea! I like only the red dots in the box of candy too! It must be so nice to be the model for one of your paintings and to come to the gallery to see it!! I know why you were chosen to open the gallery. Your work is about the people who live and work around you. It is a great way for a gallery to say “hello, world” we are here and we see you!
December 22, 2010 at 12:07 am |
Pat- I read your last sentence to the gallery guys today because it epitomizes exactly what their point of view is. What a wonderful comment.
Thank you.
December 21, 2010 at 2:09 am |
Wonderful and well deserved congratulations, Bonnie.
I hope your holidays are filled with lots of laughter, love and wonder.
December 22, 2010 at 12:09 am |
So appreciate the words Marian. You’ve been a major inspiration to me this year. Full speed ahead Fortunati. Your motto and moniker.
Here’s to our continued and continuous support of each other.
December 21, 2010 at 2:52 am |
Congratulations, Bonnie! Hope you get many more red dots!!!!! Your work is beautiful. Happy Holidays to you and, of course “THEM”!
December 22, 2010 at 12:10 am |
Thank you Leslie. We paint for ourselves but isn’t is just so nice when people appreciate and want what we do!
New year coming up quickly- bring it in with the best of everything.
December 22, 2010 at 11:07 am |
Congrats Bonnie! So well-deserved. I’m always thrilled when my peers do well and are successful. It raises the bar for all of us. Red dots for anyone, anywhere, are encouraging, positive and makes ME happy!
You look and sound radiant…Merry Christmas.
Meow and ruff, ruff.
December 22, 2010 at 5:36 pm |
Thank you Sharon- you whose bar is always so high that doing the Limbo under it is never difficult.
It’s wonderful to be cheered on by those I admire so much.
Wishing you a sensational new year.
December 24, 2010 at 2:06 pm |
It looks like your show is breaking out in a rash! It could be contagious!
Merry Christmas!
December 31, 2010 at 12:40 am |
Congratulations of the show, i’m sure you got loads of interest.
I do like your paintings.
January 14, 2011 at 6:14 pm |
thanks for posting the photos of you and the fabulous paintings.
Happy New Year!!