FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Do you know what day this is?

Yes, it's Monday.

It is als Burt Reynold's birthday. 

One of those odd facts that stick in the corner of your

mind and pop up once a year. Happy to report Burt Reynolds

is still of this world: and a Happy Birthday to him.

I have been felled by the creeping crud that has laid

so many so low: I am a week in and not sure when I will escape.

People who have had it say it will be another several weeks:

OH JOY.

Indeed.

The Red Queen is being ably managed by The Queenettes.

Truth be told, I think they like having me AOL: and

the less I talk to them the better!

I haven't been talking to anyone because I talk:

I cough, cough, cough, cough.

I have watched tv of every type: documentary, drama,

comedy, sport, music, news, even infomercials.

Computer games: ditto.

Investigated here there and everywhere on-line,

emailed ALL my children and most have responded

in some fashion. Played with pictures, discovered my

newish camera has a short and the battery lasts about 

22 seconds.

On the other side: I say a Bald Eagle soaring and swooping

for my enjoyment and yesterday got to watch a beautiful

white swan swim smoothly in the creek.

and this is making me feel a bit better;)

THE QUEEN'S CORRESPONDENCE

 

RED QUEEN GALLERY

August 2012

AUGUST 2ND FRIDAY SHOW continues:

     
             the light-filled paintings of Carole Boggemann Peirson

Carole with her APPLE

          the vibrant mixed-media work of Ann Crain

                 and the Useful Pots of Russell Jones.

SEPTEMBER 2ND FRIDAY SHOW: SEPTEMBER 14, 2012, 5 - 8 pm: 
We are so happy at the return of a real RQ favorite: Melanie Heacock! Earlier this year Melanie had DB (deep brain) surgery. It was a success and she is now better than ever and happily painting up a storm to bring for her RQ show.

Joining Melanie, another RQ favorite, Tom Mayers, with photographs that prove his talent and his continued growth as a photographer. 
And a new artist to the RQ: Don Fogle.

Don was born in Hacksneck, VA, we don't know when and are well-bred enough not to ask, and he has just returned from many years on the West Coast. Don's work is truly like no other: you will have to come and let him explain it to you!
And if Melanie, Tom and Don are not enough we are also celebrating our
5th Anniversary! 

ROYAL KUDOS :
Gertraud Fendler was chosen to be part of the VA Museum of Contemporary Art  (MOCA) show Fifteen Inches of Fame, celebrating Andy Wharhol. 
Her selected image is COOKIE MONSTER - THE PORTRAIT.
Gertraud also was on of the 92 juried artists (out of 625 submissions) for a show of Virginia Artists at The Charles Taylor Gallery in Hampton.
Her picture ALTER EGO was selected by the juror.

COOKIE MONSTER - THE PORTRAIT and ALTER EGO may soon be seen and purchased at the RQ along with other art by Gertraud Fendler.

CONTINUED KUDOS:
Carole Boggemann Peirson:

LAST KUDO OF THIS CORRESPONDENCE:


Lisa Harlow was juried into the Virginia Watercolor Society show in 2011 and 2012 and won awards each year. Hopefully she will become a signature member of the Virginia Watercolor Society in 2013. Artists must be accepted 3 years to achieve signature membership status.These are the paintings that were submitted

2011 - "Showtime"

2012 - Mid-town morning Rush"

CONGRATULATIONS:
to Elizabeth Lehmann & 
Joe Poore on their first RQ sales!

OH YOU SHOULD SEE:

David Crane's Oyster Plates! He brought two in Friday and they walked right out the door: we are hoping more are coming! If they do: we will send out the word........note to Q: get a picture before they walk too!

THIS AND THAT

Diana (our Duchess) is recovering nicely from knee replacement surgery. She is standing tall and walking well: we are delighted!

We are awaiting a "new look" for 57 Market: we can hardly wait. NO paint involved.

We are planning two workshops:
September 25 with Tara Grim
and 
November 13 with Scot Dolby. 
Both will be held at the RQ: more details to follow.

NOTE:

PAINT ONANCOCK 5: October 9 - 12, 2012. Calling all artists and photographers: sign up now. Entry fee is $40: pick up a form starting the week of August 19 at the Red Queen: or call: 757-787-4040 or email:
info@redqueengallery.com. 

RQ BEHIND THE SCENES: 
I was in Baltimore so I called RQ and checked-in with Brenda. Brenda told me how the day was going and that we had received a box of pears and she put them in the fridge.
Later in the day I got an email from our new artist, Carol Keene. She asked if her box had arrived. I called Brenda back and asked her to check at the Post Office: no box, so emailed Carol nope.
Next morning woke to Carol's email that she had a copy of a receipt signed by Clark. I started to laugh.
Emailed Carol: she started to laugh.
Emailed Brenda: she responded the paintings are fresh.
and safe in the fridge!

Love to hear from you ~ info@redqueengallery.com

til next time,

Q