Fort Pierce - What a great place to be during October.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR OCTOBER COOL STARS:

Thank you Sue Dannahower for orchestrating another fabulous sale of Anita Prentice, Ginny Piech Street and Colleen Nash Becht works in her home. I look forward to purchasing great Christmas presents there each year. Unfortunately, my purchases found their way onto my walls, so it's off to shop I go --- Downtown Fort Pierce. You do know FP is the best place to shop. Great shops with smiling shop owners, great prices and one-of-a-kind presents, delicious places to eat and rest, and art galore along the beautiful Indian River. Don't try finding that at wally-mally-world. It's not there!

Thank you, Vero Beach Museum of the Arts' artist/teacher, Vickie Marsango for coming to Fort Pierce and giving an all-day Abstract Art course at the Treasure Coast Art Association (TCAA). The tired but very happy artists completed 2 to 5 paintings during your classes. We look forward to seeing more classes conducted by Vickie Marsango in the new future as she joined TCAA. Vickie can be reached at Pizazzoart@yahoo.com. Check out her artwork at www.boundlessgallery.com.

Thank you Kassy Willis for being the model at the Live Figure Drawing Class for the Sunrise Studio group in October. One artist, Margot Braswell did a beautiful portrait in pastels. The portrait changed every sitting as she applied layer after layer of color. Leslie Stokes continues to create painting after painting as she gets ready for her show at Lafferanda Gallery in early 2009, and I want to be first in line. Why to see what's she's done.

Thank you A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery for putting on another stupendous 4-County Art Show. With over 250 submissions and only so much space to display, it is clear that you need to expand. Let us know how we can help.

Thank you Fort Pierce Main Street for the scary ghost walk. Over 400+ people signed up to met our famous ghosts that night. Every ghost was superb. I particularly enjoyed A. E. Backus and Alfred Hair. It's nice to know that as artists we can come back to life one night a year and boost.

Thank you Treasure Coast Art Association artists for the wonderful new works now on display. The quality of work is fabulous. There are new teachers joining every month. Open studio is $4 for members and open just about every weekday and there are numerous classes offered. They also have an art show with awards every month. Check it out. ( http://treasurecoastartassociation.blogspot.com/)

GREAT NEW NEWS:

The next Live Figure Drawing Class will be on Saturday, November 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Treasure Coast Art Association, 223 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. Kassy will be our model unless something changes. Call Jeanne at 772-359-9059 for information. No reservations required.

Welcome Joe Schuller & His Wife to the Fort Pierce:
Joe Schuller found us on the web. Joe is a professional model who just moved to Fort Pierce from Seattle, Washington. He is looking for modeling jobs so spread the word. You can reach him at 425-971-5170 (Settle cell phone) or at jwschuller@yahoo.com.

The Platts/Backus House will host four (4) of our artists in December. Be sure to stop by and support our local artists and Main Street Fort Pierce:
Dec 1-5 Lori McNamara
Dec 8-12 Phil Steele
Dec 15-19 Ginny Piech Street and Anita Prentice
http://www.mainstreetfortpierce.org/

There will be a silk painting class on January 10. Time and location to be announced. If you are interested or know anyone who might be interested in learning to paint on silk, email me at jlynnsilks@yahoo.com or call 772-359-9059.

Plans are under ways for Strawberry's birthday celebration again in February where all artists will be invited to paint, draw, and sketch outside with multiple models for FREE. Tentative date is Saturday, February 21, 2009 in the afternoon.

Plans are underway for a gathering of artists in January (brr) for fun, food, and sharing, so spread the word. Think about bringing an example of your work or music, or whatever inspires you. We are looking for a space for the event and all ideas are appreciated. Any suggestions, email Jeanne @ jlynnsilks@yahoo.com or call 772-359-9059.

Professional Writers Gathering. Marti Reno would like to gather professional writers together for conversation and inspiration. The plans started last night on Halloween, oh, spooky, as she and I attended a writers' conference in Vero. The first meeting will be at her house, so spread the word and mail Marti @ renom2@comcast.net or me.