This is the Downtown Gallery in Exeter, California. Isn’t it cute? And it was very very well attended last night – took me a long time to be able to take this photo without folks walking past! See my painting of oranges in the front window? Those little scenes beneath it are also mine.  The unfortunate thing is that I had to climb in the window with my back to the audience to arrange things. (Sorry, Ron, Nina, Jim, and Patty!)  I talked to many people whom I had not seen since my studio was in downtown Exeter, and met some new people. Events like this are mostly for the purpose of exposure, to remind people that I still am making art and teaching drawing. My paintings, reproduction pencil prints and cards will remain at the gallery through the month of December, and then Cousin Chris and I will decide if this is a good location. (His wife and my husband are cousins, so I enjoy calling him “Cousin”!)  Tonight is another meet-and-greet, this time at Arts Visalia, which is in (bet you can guess!) Visalia! I’m trying not to hyperventilate at the thought of 2 consecutive trips down the hill. Nikki the weaver and candle maker will be with me – this means I won’t be practicing the Christmas musical at the top of my lungs. (Try to be polite if you witness this phenomenon while encountering me on the road.) Anyway, this is the reception for Arts Visalia’s Holiday Art Show & Sale, which runs until December 20.  It is open to the public, of course, and goes from 6-8 this evening. From the looks of the postcard, I think there will be a wonderful assortment of beautiful affordable items for gift giving. (this includes some little fruit/vegetable paintings by me, but remember all the citrus is in Exeter)    The address is 214 E. Oak Avenue; phone 559-733-0905; eddress – artsvisalia@sbcglobal.net; hours Wednesday-Saturday Noon – 5:30.