Gamble Garden Gazebo

Here is my version of the gazebo at Gamble Garden in Palo Alto, CA. After I set up the sale tables in the living room of the house and put my paintings on easels near the front door, I discovered that there was a large contest that had taken place one month earlier. The artists' tasks were to paint Gamble Garden. The winning painting would be printed on the advertisement for the house tour and it would have posters made of it. Over 40 artists entered and 20 were chosen to show and sell their paintings at an Art in the Garden Show this coming July.... I hadn't heard about the contest before this. What a coincidence that I was painting this gazebo along with many others and I didn't even know it. To tell you the truth, I like mine and I think it's a winner too.

Gamble Garden House in Palo Alto, CA.

Last weekend I had a show at the Elizabeth F. Gamble House in Palo Alto, CA. They were having a house tour of six houses and gardens in the area with Gamble Garden being the last house on the tour and lunch was provided. Since I was selling there, I thought it would be nice to paint the house and the gardens and make prints, cups, and magnets with the images on them. What a weekend it was. The gardens were filled with flowers, vendors, strolling musicians. people milling around enjoying the wonderful weather. The fragrance of flowers and flowering trees, crepes and scones was in the air. And even though I was working, I got the benefit of being in wonderful company on a perfect weekend.

Gallery Saratoga Garden Party and Art Show 8-09

We had a lovely garden party and art show hosted by Gallery Saratoga this August. A jazz band played while people looked at the art. I shared my booth with two other artist friends. Fun for all.