Spring Sparkle, and You're invited to Tea!

Spring Sparkle, 2014, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on canvas, 12"x12"

 

You're Invited to Tea!!

 

At the Esplanade, 760 Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL  34145

 

Hope you can come.  I'm looking forward to seeing you! 

Palm at Dusk, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on board, 7"x5"

 

Dusk is a special time of day, a time when nature sometimes surprises us with the gift of natural beauty.  I love to just sit for a moment, sometimes with a glass of tea or wine, and just absorb the beauty in the landscape. 

 

These times can be peaceful and restorative, and give me the energy to do what needs to be done at the end of day.  I encourage you to take a quite moment with nature to feel the energy and joy, and you will be well rewarded.  



Pair of Aces, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 7"x5"

 

 

Thank you for the many requests to play games on Facebook.  I'd love to play with you, but don't have time.  I'm at the studio early almost every morning, and tired by the end of the day! Although I check in with Facebook whenever I can, because I love catching up with you, I'm unable to spend much time there.  So, this pair of palm aces are the winners.  Hope you win, too! 

 

 

 

 

Flirting with a Breeze - March Madness

Flirting with a Breeze, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on canvas, 16x20



THE WHITE RABBIT'S VERSES
by: Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

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HEY told me you had been to her,

And mentioned me to him;

She gave me a good character,

But said I could not swim.

 

He sent them word I had not gone.

(We know it to be true.)

If she should push the matter on,

What would become of you?

 

I gave her one, they gave him two,

You gave us three or more;

They all returned from him to you,

Though they were mine before.

 

If I or she should chance to be

Involved in this affair,

He trusts to you to set them free,

Exactly as we were.

 

My notion was that you had been

(Before she had this fit)

An obstacle that came between

Him and ourselves and it.

 

Don't let him know she liked them best,

For this must ever be

A secret, kept from all the rest,

Between yourself and me.

"The White Rabbit's Verses" is reprinted from The Hunting of the Snark and Other Poems and Verses. Lewis Carroll. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1903.

Read more at http://www.poetry-archive.com/c/the_white_rabbits_verses.html#fmS0OI63LbgJ9t8f.99

THE WHITE RABBIT'S VERSES
by: Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

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HEY told me you had been to her,

And mentioned me to him;

She gave me a good character,

But said I could not swim.

 

He sent them word I had not gone.

(We know it to be true.)

If she should push the matter on,

What would become of you?

 

I gave her one, they gave him two,

You gave us three or more;

They all returned from him to you,

Though they were mine before.

 

If I or she should chance to be

Involved in this affair,

He trusts to you to set them free,

Exactly as we were.

 

My notion was that you had been

(Before she had this fit)

An obstacle that came between

Him and ourselves and it.

 

Don't let him know she liked them best,

For this must ever be

A secret, kept from all the rest,

Between yourself and me.

"The White Rabbit's Verses" is reprinted from The Hunting of the Snark and Other Poems and Verses. Lewis Carroll. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1903.

Read more at http://www.poetry-archive.com/c/the_white_rabbits_verses.html#fmS0OI63LbgJ9t8f.99

March Madness!

The number of visitors to the island continues to grow, many coming from the frozen northlands for a bit of sunshine and greenery after a brutal winter in much of the country. It's fun to make new friends and hear their stories.Talk on Marco Island is all about being named the number ONE island to visit in the country, so we are gearing up for even more visitors. Talk about March Madness!

AskArt!
Many thanks and much gratitude to Diana Williams, a fine art appraiser who initiated an artist listing for me on AskArt--The Artist's Blue Book , after visiting my studio last month. There are thousands of artists listed, with information about their lives and work, I'm delighted to be one of them. There's a discussion board on this site allowing additional notices of interest and facts about listed artists. You can see my listing here . Buying or selling of paintings can be done in a separate section of the site.

Additional Hours
My studio/gallery is opened on most Tuesdays, thanks to Holly and Cece, who have been a great help. My occasional studio assistant, Nicholas, helps me frame and ship, and also climbs the high ladder to change light bulbs and focus them on the paintings--a never-ending challenge, since I move things around all the time. Their help allows me to focus more on painting, which I'd much rather do. We'll probably keep to this schedule through April.

Upcoming Events
March 20, 4-5:30 pm. Thursday, is another of my Tea with the Artist - We'll celebrate Spring! As before, we will have tea, and some goodies, and yes, PRIZES. Bring a photo of yourself with one of my paintings to be eligible to win!

Visit my website!