"Venezia Market II" in Progress

"Venezia Market II" work in progress, oil, 18"h x 24"w, ©Jill Banks 2014

Among the many great days spent in Venice this past Spring, one of my favorites was a trek we took to a part of the city that seemed much more like home to Venetians (rather than mobbed with tourists). The seller at the produce stand knew his customers and I loved seeing this duo select what might have become that night's dinner.

"Merry Go Round," oil, 30"h x 30"w, ©Jill Banks 2013. Private collection.

Nice lesson, too, on making choices this Mom was teaching. No hurries in selecting strawberries.

I wish all of you a Wonderful Holiday and Happy, Healthy New Year (you will hear from me again before 2015 -- but extra wishes are good).

Thank you to all of you who have made all of 2014 great and allowed me to help you out in putting packages under the tree this December.

Events and Exhibits

• Ongoing: Visit the studio I share with 14 other artists at the Artists’ Atelier, Great Falls, VA open Wed. and Sat., 12- 4pm
• January 13-February 22, 2015: "Warm Observations: People and Places" Solo Exhibit, ArtSpace Herndon, Herndon, VA. Reception: Saturday, January 17. Painting demonstration: Saturday, January 31. RSVP for painting demo.
• See the Events page for more info/updates

Thanks for reading! Merry Christmas!

Jill

Sign Up for Winter Classes
I'll be teaching Portrait class on Sundays, 1:30 to 5:30pm starting January 25 for six sessions ... and Still Life on Tuesdays, 10am to 1pm starting January 13 for eight sessions.  Class size is limited ... sign up now. More info and a link to register is on my Classes page at www.JillBanks.com. Portrait class full with wait list ... but add your name anyway if interested.  Spots do open up. Thanks!

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