Things have been a bit, um, lively around here for the last few days, and then the sloooow dialup turned to noooooo dialup. Lots to catch up on, no time to do it. Fortunately, Margie Guyot paints, and today she’s going to paint the fence. While you wait for the slideshow to load, I will tell you Margie’s news. The jury selected one of the paintings you’re about to see for exhibition in the American Women Artists 2010 National Juried Exhibit in Dallas. You can read more about Frog Tea Party over at Margie’s place.
I subscribe to Margie’s feed for the same reason I subscribe to Writer’s Almanac. Every day I get a surprise package containing something worth reading and something worth looking at. I love surprises. One of these days I’m going to trail around after Margie and write a blog about it all. That’s if I can manage to keep up with her for a whole afternoon. I’ll bet there will be lots of surprises. And I promise not to write about watching paint dry. Unless it tickles my funny bone. Then all bets are off.
Molly
September 12, 2010
When you said “today she’s going to paint the fence” I couldn’t help but wonder if she would do it in the Tom Sawyer fashion. But, wow, how about those paintings! I suppose she’ll just do it herself to preserve artistic integrity :).
Gerry
September 12, 2010
Ah. I saw myself as Thomasina Sawyer, and Margie as the fence-painter. However, upon reflection, it occurs to me to wonder who got whom to paint what fence! Either way, we both had fun.
katherine
September 12, 2010
Margie’s stuff is so cool. But you have to see it in person to get the whole effect.
Gerry
September 13, 2010
Very true. Her studio is a fine place to spend some time on a gray day. You cannot possibly stay in a gloomy state of mind.
giiid
September 13, 2010
Thank you for posting this, Gerry. These paintings are so fascinating, I love the painting style. I will subscribe to this blog as well.
Gerry
September 13, 2010
I’m glad you enjoyed them, Birgitte! Margie has a breezy writing style that matches the life in her paintings.
Cindy Lou
September 13, 2010
Love, love, love Margie’s paintings….especially the tractor. Which of the blogs on your roll is hers? I’d like to check it out! Thanx for sharing them!
Gerry
September 13, 2010
Hi Cindy Lou! Margie is over there under M on “Neighbors Around the Bay.” I just love it when one of her paintings pops up, along with the commentary. Margie’s a force of nature.
Anna
September 14, 2010
Margie’s paintings are marvelous! I especially love the corn and tractor. Enjoyed this post and I’d like to spend time in her studio. I happen to enjoy the smell of painterly studios. 🙂
Gerry
September 14, 2010
I’m the same way about printer’s ink!