Day with the Ballerinas

"Ballerinas I," oil on Raymar panel, 16"h x 12"w, copyright Jill Banks 2013

Quick post because in a minute or two Randy and I are heading off to Reception #2 for the Women Painters of the Southeast Juried Exhibition at the Imagine Gallery in Franklin, TN. This morning I

"Ballerinas II," oil on Raymar panel, 12"h x 16"w, copyright Jill Banks 2013

attended a demo given by Lori Putnam, who is gracious, humble and extremely talented. Her demo was fantastic. I learned a lot and am anxious to use some of what Lori taught in teaching my landscape class last week.  Again, super!

This afternoon, many of us painted two beautiful ballerinas from the Nashville Ballet Company in the gallery.  An, even bigger treat. So here they are, times two and that's it for today.

Maybe I'll post some photos of the receptions tomorrow.

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Events
Women Painters of the Southeast Juried Members Exhibit and Sale
Imagine Gallery, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064
"Sunflowers in the Studio II" juried into the exhibit that runs April 19 to May 20.
Receptions: Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

"Windows and Doors" Exhibit: the Artists' Atelier Gallery, 1144 Walker Road, Suite G, Great Falls, VA. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, noon to 4pm through April 30. On view in the gallery: "Red Church Doors," "Spanish Steps" and "Pie in the Sky Pizzeria."