The solo show at Latrobe Art Center in March started the year off with a busy schedule.  The entire month was so busy. We had an exciting reception and I have posted pictures of that event.  Then we did the luncheon with everyone so attentive and interested, asking lots of questions. Many friends came to see the show during the month and some came from as far as Las Vegas and Kentucky and other states far and near.  I often met them at the gallery to enjoy their company and give them a personal tour.  When that finished I started making decisions about what shows I could enter and what paintings I had available.    There are size requirements and also age of painting regulations, I have to spend a lot of time going over my limitations as far as travel times and overlapping  calendar dates.  The first show was Allied Artists in Johnstown, then Latrobe Art League Open Show and this Friday will be the Dressler Show in Somerset.  Each of these is a unique experience in a unique setting.  The people are so  nice and it is a joy to visit with them. After this I must get my entry in for the Mr. Rogers show and the SAMA show in Ligonier.  Hope to be accepted.  Then in August, actually beginning the last week in July, I will hopefully be teaching a class at the Bottleworks in Johnstown.  If any of you are interested, please look them up on line and make a reservation for your spot in the class.  The space is limited.  Shalom, Diana

My solo show ran the whole month of March. What a wonderful experience. After that got wrapped up and we got all the paintings home I then had a great visit with my out of state cousins. Once we said our good byes I got out my schedule for the upcoming shows and started to figure what I could get finished and which shows I might be able to enter. My artist contacts were asking me to arrange a class so I figured out a date where I could get in a full six classes and we had a totally fun and successful time. About the time I finished that series, a local art group asked me to teach there.  I had an amazing visit with their intern and met the new coordinator/ also set up a tentative schedule.  If you are interested in a six session portrait class, contact me at this site on my contact page.  The object of the six sessions is to teach the process so that as you practice and apply your ability you will be able to have the info that will help you paint a portrait of your loved one.  The next few months are getting quite full. I am glad it is finally summer and the fresh veggies are coming on. Our high school class will have a reunion, number 55, in September.   I will try to find time to put more on the blog but my mind has been too distracted lately to think of much of interest to put here.  Well, that is enough for now.  Shalom.