Pepper Help

"Eat Your Veggies," oil, 24"h x 18"w, ©Jill Banks 2012

"Eat Your Veggies" -- a painting started during my Fall Still Life Painting class demo -- finally is finished, thanks to yellow and red peppers that became part of yesterday's feast. So, in a way, it's this year's ode to Thanksgiving.

Last year's Thanksgiving-related work was originally titled "Turkey Soup" -- later changed to "Persimmons in the Kitchen." Daughter-in-law Michelle was making turkey soup with leftovers in 2011. In 2012, she was in charge, among other things for roasted vegetables -- including these peppers.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

I'm thankful for you!

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Events and Exhibits

"Large Squares, Small Squares," Gallery at the Artists' Atelier, November 14-December 31. Opening Reception: Friday, November 16, 6:30-8:30pm. Open Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, noon to 4pm, 1144 Walker Road, Suite G, Great Falls, VA 22066

"Persimmons in the Kitchen," oil, 20"h x 16"w, ©Jill Banks 2011

October 2 through November 30, Greenberry's Coffee & Tea, 6839 Redmond Drive, McLean, VA. Solo show of seven oil paintings celebrating coffee, friends and family and food. 

 

American Women Artists 15th Annual National Juried Exhibition, November 2-25, K Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden, Tubac, Arizona. "Honey Bunny" is one of 60 artworks chosen from around the country.