September 25, Jefferson Street Bridge

Day 25

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Yesterday was the Picnic & Plein Air event 
hosted by the River District Association.

I was lucky enough to be one of their artists. I started my painting at home and finished it at the event.

Jefferson Street Bridge

Alcohol Ink and Pen

11 x 14

Not For Sale

The night was magical. Enjoy the pictures.

Unforgettable Lives Up To It's Name

Last Saturday, 48 artists showed up and painted with the hopes that their painting would spark an interest in a collector's heart, all in the name of a good cause - Alzheimer's. 

The sad thing is that we all had our own stories, our own personal reason to be there. And if things keep going as is, those numbers are going to continue to rise.

• It is estimated that as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer's disease.
• The incidence of the disease is rising in line with the aging population.
• Although Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging, the risk of developing the illness rises with advanced age. Current research from the National Institute on Aging indicates that the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease doubles every five years beyond age 65.
• As our population ages, the disease impacts a greater percentage of Americans. The number of people age 65 and older will more than double between 2010 and 2050 to 88.5 million or 20 percent of the population; likewise, those 85 and older will rise three-fold, to 19 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
• It is estimated that about a half million Americans younger than age 65 have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. (This is referred to as young onset or early onset.)
• It is estimated that one to four family members act as caregivers for each individual with Alzheimer's disease.

For more information, connect with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s licensed social workers or call 866.232.8484. Real People. Real Care. 

 For us artists, it's a fun day. 
A day to see some old friends and meet new ones.

 






This group has always been so great to work with. 
 

As the afternoon wears on, there are concerns as to whether or not we will be able to finish on time.

 But we all support each other and it all turns out in the end.

Almost done....

The guests arrive at 6pm.

Cheering section arrives....
     complete with all the right things to say.

Friends enter...
Some we haven't seen in a long time.

It's time to sign it
 and get a drink.

Grab some food...

 


     And on to the auction. 

 
 And before you know it... your piece is gone.



You breath a sigh or relief... it's found a home.

 

     
And then it's all over...   

Until next year.

                     

RAG at the Nicholas Conservatory

Last Saturday was the Rockford Art Guild's

 show at the Nicholas Conservatory.

As luck would have it, they had a tree out of blushing bromeliads to sell as a fundraiser. 

My Blushing Bromeliads looked just right to the side of the display.

Nicholas has their Orchid show running at the same time.
I always love to go and load up on some inspiration for new art.

Off to the studio to do some work!