The Autumn Marsh, 20 x 20 in gold frame

River Walk (right), House on the Cove and Sunrise from Crescent Beach in back

Wall display of smaller studies and The End of Main Street

My show opened this afternoon at the Waverly Street Gallery in Bethesda, MD (www.waverlystreetgallery.com). Not all the lighting had been completed when I was there, but I took a few pictures anyway to show some of the framed pieces and layout.  There are 42 paintings in the show from 18 x 24 down to 6″ square.  I have 4 20″ x 20″ paintings, framed in 4″ wide gold frames from Mountains Edge Frames. I was afraid they might be too bright, but they look really beautiful and I am very happy with them. For many ot the 16″ x 20″‘s, 12″ x 16″ and 11″ x 14″ paintings I’m using Hassam silver frames from Hartford Frames. This is actually a very soft gold or champagne color that I love. None are shown in these photos.  The gallery gives a lot of flexibility. I have 3 1/2 movable panels as well as a long blue wall on which to hang paintings. There is a lot of window area to allow passersby to see the work and come in to check it out.  Putting on a show like this is always stressful. The framing, publicity, hanging, and reception amount to a lot of work. But once I’m there discussing the work with those who come in, it’s a lot more fun. I look forward to the reception on Friday night, gallery sitting on Saturday, and a demonstration next Saturday (Oct. 19).  Wish you could all come!