I had a fun afternoon hanging this beautiful show with Jerryann on Friday July 21st, for the “soft opening” the following day. As Abigail was off to Scotland for a few weeks, it was just Jerryann and I doing the placement in preparation for showing to the public, and ultimately, getting everything ready for our “Meet the Artists” night on Friday August 4th, 7 – 9pm.

Jerryann & Abigail (or Abby as she is known to friends) express their creative talents across a broad range of media. Here is a small selection of Abby’s Eco-dyed scarves, and colourful encaustic paintings, and a sample of Jerryann’s intricate shell paintings, and beautiful landscapes

Thus far, the show has been very well-received, by islanders and visitors as well. I am writing this from my home in Kitsilano, getting ready to head back to Mayne Island tomorrow to begin preparations for our Friday night event – which is in two days! Rumour has it that Abby’s husband Alistair is a great cook and will be preparing some of the food for our event…hopefully it doesn’t include fresh Haggis flown in from Scotland!

Another of Jerryann’s gorgeous paintings, a “Talisman” combining painted shell, driftwood, and embedded glass, and another example of Abby’s Eco Dye prints, this time on paper – framed

So, please come and join us for art & refreshments on Friday, the 4th 7 – 9 – it promises to be a fun evening! Shavasana Gallery will be open Friday to Monday (for the long-weekend), and Saturday to Monday for the remainder of the season. See you soon!

Here are Abigail & Jerryann on “Meet the Artists” night…we had a fabulous event with between 50 and 60 people showing up on a warm August evening. Alistair (Abby’s husband) made a delicious selection of savoury treats, Jerryann brought several trays of lovely baked goods and I provided endless fruit punch …a good time was had by all – I think Abby & Jerryann’s smile say it all 😊