Dinner With the Poker Club Times Two

My Dad's poker club buddies (and me, to the left) in front of "The Poker Club"

Tonight, my Dad's poker club buddies came to the Old Brogue to see the painting of them "The Poker Club" for the first time finished ... and to have dinner where it's being displayed all month. It was fun watching them stream in the room with big smiles on their faces. In the painting, they are all pretty animated. Same is true in real life. What intrigued me was the interaction between all of them.  A sign of friendship is giving each other a hard time. There always seems to be plenty of that.

"The Poker Club," oil, 30"h x 40"w, ©Jill Banks 2012

My "Out & About" exhibit of twelve paintings,  is on display in Katie's Coffee at the Old Brogue, May 1-31 at 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066.

Reception: Sunday, May 6, 2-5pm ... plus I'll be painting there on Wednesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 23. Check back here or my web site for those times.

There were other special parts of the day ... including delivery and installation of two of my NYC paintings to a collector. They look gorgeous there. Photos and text to come some time soon. It's been a long day... and another adventure awaits tomorrow.

Exhibits and Events

April 14-May 4, Salon International 2012, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX.  “Contrapposto”

May 1-31, "Out and About" Solo Show, Katie's Coffee at the Old Brogue, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls, VA. Reception: Sunday, May 6, 2-5pm.  
 

May 15-19, Wayne Plein Air Festival 2012, one of 34 artists juried to participate in a plein air competition and exhibit in and around Wayne, PA. Gala Preview and Artists' Reception, Saturday, May 19, 6-10pm at the Wayne Art Center. Exhibition to follow May 20-June 23 at the Wayne Art 
Center. 

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You're Invited! "Out and About" Solo Exhibit Coming Up

"Stepping Out," oil on linen, 30"h x 24"w, ©Jill Banks 2012

You're Invited!

"Out & About" Exhibit of oils by Jill Banks

what: Exhibit of my recent paintings (10-12) from adventures near and far

where: Katie's Coffee at the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

when: May 1 - May 31, 2012
Reception: Sunday, May 6, 2-5pm

Preview the exhibit online at:
www.JillBanks.com
(although I'll know what's really included in the show when it's hung on May 1 ... so, subject to change.)






"Lunch in the Courtyard Café"

"Lunch in the Courtyard Café," oil, 24"h x 18"w, ©Jill Banks 2012

With one week to go before hanging my show "Out & About" ... I was still finalizing pieces that are potential candidates for the exhibit. (That's scary ... but there are plenty of choices.) This one was started at the French Bakery in Hilton Head in March ... but it could be anywhere. A place I'd want to be.

That's husband Randy and my Mom in the distant table. Waiting for the painter in the smock to finish up for the day.
 

Exhibits and Events

April 14-May 4, Salon International 2012, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX.  “Contrapposto”

April 3-30, "Classical Painting Atelier" was accepted for the April All-Media Membership Exhibit at the Art League in Alexandria. "Torpedo Factory Dock" is in the Bin Gallery. Both can be seen this month at the Torpedo Factory, Art League Gallery, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA.

April 2 -30, "Sunflowers and Gladioli" and "Cup of Tea" are on exhibit as part of the Great Falls Studios group exhibit at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA throughout the month.

May 1-31, "Out and About" Solo Show, Katie's Coffee at the Old Brogue, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls, VA. Reception: Sunday, May 6, 2-5pm.  
 

May 15-19, Wayne Plein Air Festival 2012, one of 34 artists juried to participate in a plein air competition and exhibit in and around Wayne, PA. Gala Preview and Artists' Reception, Saturday, May 19, 6-10pm at the Wayne Art Center. Exhibition to follow May 20-June 23 at the Wayne Art Center. 

Web: www.jillbanks.com
 Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com
100 Faces in 100 Days Project

Email
Phone: 703.403.7435