rare gems and dynamite

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The exhibit and reception came together very well. Friends, colleagues and students came for gumbo and goodies, to tour the gallery and to settle on the paintings they wished to take home. I am grateful for all of their compliments. My hope is that the show will lead to gallery representation (hint).

“Thank you!”, to our new patrons: Jim Bartlett, Andy Jameton, Marcia, Heather Peebles, Clif Mason and Les and Madeline Bruning.

Special Thanks to my wonderful wife, Nicole Giron, for her impeccable management skills, food savvy and support; Noah and Rhianna Giron, for allowing me the time in the last few weeks to concentrate on the show and for helping set up the reception; Scott Kemper, for pitching in and lending us this fantastic Canon; Linda Marshall for allowing me to move my paintings from her Old Market Tea House (visit her at 13th and Jackson)); Kelly Adams, Tim Barry and Paula Wallace at Hot Shops Art Center, for hosting the exhibit so generously; and, Michelle VBS, for creating and hosting this website – without my having even asked!