Barn Swallows

"Barn Swallows"

It was such a short time ago that the swallows returned to spend the summer months raising their young within the weathered beams of our old barn. Four short months ago, to be exact, that the first male arrived on the evening of April 20th, delighting me with his presence and the promise that Spring had indeed finally arrived.

As August comes to an end, their second brood of four has been fledged - and, along with the other pair and their trio of fledglings, they have all left on the migratory journey that will hopefully see them return to us next Spring. Until then, I am left with empty nests to remind me of their cheerful greetings each morning as I arrived to feed the horses, and the knowledge that winter is once again, not far off.

Print only, double matted and ready to frame, 14" x 11" (10" x 7" image), $35.00. To purchase, click here.

Framed print, 13" x 11" (7" x 5" image), $180.00. To purchase, click here.

Gallery Mount, 10" x 7", $65.00. To purchase, click here.

Additional sizes, papers and canvas options on request.

2010 Art Trail

Just a quick THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by the studio for the Art Trail. We had a great turnout and it was wonderful meeting so many new faces.

If you were unable to attend, studio visits may be scheduled by emailing me at betsy@solacepointe.com.

We will be hosting open studio events starting this fall once the gallery renovation is complete.

And don't forget, the Genesee County portion of the Art Trail takes place on Saturday, September 18 from 10am - 4pm. Contact GoArt! for a map.

Art Trail Map

The 2010 Artist Road Show along the GoArt! Trail takes place this Saturday, August 28, in Orleans County, New York from 10 am - 4 pm. Join us for this exciting opportunity to visit artists and artisans in their studios and at local area businesses. View, purchase or commission your own unique work of art. Download the trail map or contact GoArt! for more information.

We're looking forward to your visit!

2010 GoArt! Art Trail

The Art Trail for Orleans County is Saturday, August 28 from 10 am - 4 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with local artists. Some of the artists, like myself, will be opening their studios for the day. Others will be displaying at local businesses or gathering in groups at various locations. For more information on the artists participating in this years Art Trail, please visit GoArt! online.

Featured Art

"Lake Stones"

I feel a certain affinity towards these type of beaches - rock versus sand; they are infinitely more interesting to me and there is comfort in the familiar sound of the rocks underfoot as they are carefully navigated. There is comfort also in the soothing sound of the waves washing over them. Sitting along the waters edge at days end as the waves gently lap the shore and the sun sinks beyond the horizon is one of my favorite indulgences. It is a mingling of scent and sound which brings calm and peace to my very soul.

As a child, summers were spent along the shores of Lake Ontario, where I would often spend my days collecting rocks when I wasn't swimming. I still come home with a bag of colorful stones each time we visit. There are cylinders of them in our living room, which is themed around our mutual love of the water, and the time we spend there as a family: a port in the dead of winter when the bitter cold closes in around me and I long for the carefree days of summer.

Our featured art for the month is an image from a recent trip to Chimney Bluffs. It was a glorious summer day: the water was clear and calm, providing a spectacular view of the lake bed and the perfect opportunity to capture the stones revealed just beneath its' shimmering surface.

Open edition. Unstretched canvas print, Lustre finish. Brush stroke finish available. Image size 24" x 16", $225.00. To purchase, click here.

Museum and Gallery Wrap also available.

Additional sizes, papers and frame options on request.