Great Falls School of Art Exhibit at the Artists' Atelier Gallery and More...

Part of the Great Falls School of Art Student Show

Yesterday was receiving day for the Great Falls School of Art Student Show. Paintings and drawings kept pouring in ... and it was great to see them all together. Especially since I'd seen so many of the pieces develop in class. There's a big change, too, between last year and this. The work keeps getting better and better. I guess that's what is supposed to happen. Yet it's fun and rewarding to see all the students' hard work paying off.

Come join us for the Opening and Awards Reception this Saturday, January 7, 5 to 8pm in the Artists' Atelier, 1144 Walker Road, Suite G, Great Falls, VA. The show is being juried for awards by Great Falls master lithographer Will Tuthill. Awards in both youth and adult categories will be presented around 6pm on Saturday.

Another view of the Student Exhibit

"The Gin Game" Continued
Today I worked more on "The Gin Game" -- a portrait of my Mom and Dad. It's almost there! One more day, I think, to increase contrast and put together some finishing touches.

Oh, I did find out that the 2011 year of gin games ended with my Dad ... very slightly ahead.

"The Gin Game" work in progress, oil, 30"h x 40"w, ©Jill Banks 2011

On Exhibit:

"Dining Alfresco" Juried into the Art League January Show

On view at the Art League Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA for the month of January. Take a look!



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