New Store features mural by Linda Wilmes

Lovely Lullabies Boutique, located at 222 North Main Street in St. Charles, is set to open in August featuring a new mural by Linda Wilmes. Be sure to visit their website to learn more about their opening date and to shop online in the future.

Juried in to BOMH

Congratulations to Diana Saffo Bono on recently becoming a Juried Artist Member of Best of Missouri Hands. Twice a year, this organization accepts applications from its general membership and recognizes new Juried Artist Members. Visit them on the web to see more Missouri Artists!

Fall Classes with Linda Wilmes

The following classes are being offered at the O'Fallon Civic Park, O'Fallon, MO., through the Parks and Recreation Dept., 636 474 2REC, or register online at www. renaudspiritcenter.com. Fees: $65 for O'Fallon Residents and $70 for non residents. A supply list will be furnished upon registration. For full descriptions of each class, visit the events page on Linda's website.

*Sept. 13 and 14th, A two day plein air workshop, 9 - 3 p.m. both days. Rain date Sept. 20 & 21.
*Sept. 8 -29, 9-12 p.m. Pet Portraits with Acrylics.
*Oct. 2 - 23, 9 -12 p.m. Begining Soft Pastels.
*Oct. 6 - 27, 9 - 12 p.m., Watercolor Basics.

At the Columbia Art League
Oct. 4th and 5th, 10 - 5p.m. both days. Plein Air Workshop, $120 for CAL members/$150 non-members. Columbia Art League, 111 South Ninth Street, Suite 140, Columbia, MO 65201, 575 443 2131, 575 443 8838, email: artleague@centurytel.net, website cal.missouri.org.

Shirley Nachtrieb's work to be published in new book.

Shirley Nachtrieb’s artwork is represented in Nita Leland’s new book, Confident Color: An Artist’s Guide to Harmony, Contrast and Unity. It is scheduled to be available in the book stores in late August, 2008. The publisher is North Light Books and they will feature the book as their Main Selection on September 2008. Be sure to check it out on their website in September!

New Class with Shirley Nachtrieb

Watercolor Techniques with Shirley Nachtrieb
June 21 & 22, 2008, 9am - 4pm at the St. Louis Artists' Guild
Member price: $122.00 Non-Member: $148.00 Lunch included on Saturday and Sunday
This 2-day workshop will introduce the watercolor student to a varietywatercolor painting techniques, color theory, and values. A color wheelwill be painted and several small paintings completed. Seven colors are needed to create 36 beautiful ones. For a printable flyer with supply list, click here. For more information call Shirley at 636-947-1936

Congratulations to Catherine Mahoney on award

Resident artist Catherine Mahoney was recently accepted into two "top-notch" international art shows. One of these is the 2008 Watercolor Missouri National, a "very strong watermedia show". Catherine's painting, "Joe: Autumn Joy" (of her young grandson) has been placed in the Top 10 and has received the "Award of Distinction". Congratulations, Catherine!

This exhibit is currently on display at 501 Westminster Avenue in Fulton, MO 65251 through May 18. For more information, call 573-592-5234. 30 pm.

Puppies are Biodegradable

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Puppies are Biodegradable, either as an artist, visitor to the gallery, contributor to the cause, or as a buyer. More than two dozen pieces of art were purchased through the gallery either during the benefit reception on April 6 or at Humane Day in Jefferson City on April 8. In addition to the donations made to MAAL via art sales, there was in excess of $700 raised by the benefit reception. Please visit our website to learn more about the exhibit and view the pieces included.