Satuirday, Vino's Picasso, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens ....

I've teamed up again this year with Vino's Picasso to host painting parties in the gardens at my gallery on Matlacha Island. We've scheduled two events for Saturday, February 11, and one of my most popular paintings is being reproduced during the 3-5 p.m. session. Its one of my Flamingos - a subject that's easy enough for you to paint.

It's true! This one never disappoints. You can do it. It was last year's most popular painting party in my garden. Can you believe there's availability Saturday at 3? Join in on the fun! In fact, here's a novel idea. The Pine Island Art Association’s 45th Annual Art Show and Sale will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12. It runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. The event will draw the largest crowds of the season to our picturesque artists’ community where pelicans and great blue herons circle above moored fishing boats, brightly painted galleries, and fresh fish markets.

The show is located in the Community Building in Matlacha Park, 4577 Pine Island Road, just west of the newly-completed Matlacha Bridge. It will feature the works of more than 100 artists, and will include more than 500 paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel, pen and ink, and watercolor, with an emphasis on Florida landscapes, seascapes, birds, fish and flowers – “all ready to hang in your home.” Come out early and catch the show. Have a late lunch in one of our colorful restaurants. And then wrap up your artful day in the gardens, creating a memory you'll treasure a lifetime.

Hurry and reserve now before they sell out again. Maybe I'll see you there.