April 24th

Both Carolyn and Rob brought posters in that they want me to plaque, this is a great way to fix posters up for hanging, no frame at all, just mounted and laminated, sort of. Ann came in to visit too, and she told us about her fun ski trips. She also took care of all the scrap mat board that piles up around here...thank you Ann!

April 22, a slow day

Naomi was the first one in today with two really interesting etchings: very detailed fun sketches of frogs and a diakon...(spellcheck doesn't like that word).  They are very fun. Then Chris brought in a painting that he'd done, and we put a very interesting frame that he had painted. Warren and Catherine came in last--we are just not that busy so look around your house for the things that need framing and bring them in!

Friday the 18th

I'm posting this Thursday night, but wanted to be sure I got this up and out--I have a print of the COMMON MACKEREL--it's a Denton print, skillfully colored and created with photographic detail, it was a brought in and left by a customer, so I have framed it, and am offering it for the price of the frame and mat. This image, of course, has the reflecting glass, but the detail shows a good close up of the color. $60

YESSS!!!

It was, in fact another sunny day, I can feel the summer coming.  Today we were looking at this picture that Gini brought in yesterday, it's an old photo of her dad, look at that sweet teddy bear. One thing I really like about my work, is being able to see these wonderful snippets. I can't wait to see this all assembled once Wilder makes the frame.  Ed brought 2 1929 French etchings in, one to have the frame restored, and the other to have a new frame. Abby, who is a potter, brought in a print of Kezar Lake where she has a cabin...lucky thing. Lois picked up her old map of Willard Beach. 

Sunny 16th

The first in a string of sunny days, hopefully--today I saw Deanie, Ken, Patty and Gini. Deanie brought in a picture of her son and two awards, (or are they commendations?) of her husband's, both having to do with his benevolence. Ken picked up his prints, he has exquisite taste and had brought in his own frames. Gini has 3 sons who've all done so well, I really enjoyed our visit. I'm looking forward to more sunshine this week, maybe I can start filling my barrel in front of the shop. I don't know if I'll put in some white pansies or petunias...who has a good idea for me?

Saturday visits (that's right, all play, no work)

Hi Mary Robin! Michael, Avery and I stopped by to return a painting Michael restored for a customer and to say hello! Sorry we missed you : ( Let's plan to get together soon with you and Rachel for margaritas : )~         After Mike and Kim came in, I had a really great visit from Marie--we talked and talked, and decided that Christian needs to have another show here, all new stuff, his big work. Such big pictures one photograph will eat a whole wall, so that only five or six will even fir in the whole shop. We'll make a plan and post some show dates!

Sunshine in Maine today!

I had visits today from Claudia (Photography), Janet (who loved her picture), and Dana. Rob's girlfriend came in, too. It's a beautiful sunny day, which could account for the slowness of the day. Sweet Jeanne was in the other day with two of her daughter's lighthouse drawings, one for her and one for Ada--how lucky they both are.

April Fool's

It's April Fool's day, but no one pulled any pranks on us! Patty Morris came in with three etchings made by her (crossing fingers) son's fiancé, they are intricate and very beautiful. Patty left me with one of her CDs, wow, what a voice! Visit Patty's website to hear some of the songs from "Dukkha's Nemesis" and to find out how you can help wipe out Cystic Fibrosis--join us in supporting this worthy cause! Rachel's Tuesday painting  group was coming in just as we were closing, and it was nice to finally meet Jennifer and Judy. They painted chocolate chip cookies while I helped Christa choose a mat and frame for a black and white family photo--another day ends, Burr has left for California and I will go home a bit late today, having ended the day with bookwork.