Steiner Ranch Art Show was 1st Class

Steiner Ranch held their Art Show on Sat May 4th with beautiful weather ( some artists were outside and some inside) at the Towne Centre Community Hall. Artists displayed their oils, watercolors, acrylics, metal craft, silk scarves and jewelry and even a new Sweet Iced Tea was debuted. The sponsors, Suzette Minorini , Gladys Poorte and Janine Martens did a great job! Many thanks!

 Good attendance and people ready to buy made it a very fun show and worth all the effort. I displayed my T-shirts and tote bags with Trixie, the Armadillo. My favorite comment came from a new friend who said, " I never thought I'd say this about an armadillo but she's beautiful!" Thanks, Judy.
I also displayed my commission ....capturing faces and moments in watercolor. Lots of parents asked questions and are considering this idea.


                                                                   






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