Every August our long time friend and guest Jean Rosati drops by, setting up on the lawn by the office with her beautiful artwork.
Napster the cat felt that it was imperative that the entire process be adequately supervised, and undertook the task of ensuring that the premises were secure.
Lots of our guests came by to chat with Jean, and admire her work. Jean works in watercolours, with a wide variety of subjects. While many pieces detail flowers, others capture the essence of the Muskoka north. This year she had a lovely painting of Marsh's Falls, and the quiet winding river below. And -- Nancy's favourite this year -- a tall colourful painting of the autumn colours.
We have several of her pieces hanging in our cottages -- we are always delighted to support the creative efforts of our friends!
Last year, two of the guests got into a bidding war over one of her paintings -- all very amicable, but quite exciting as it turned into a mini-auction.
This year lacked such monetary fireworks, but Gerry did scoop up a painting of the rhododendrons to take home. We expect it will be on display in their cottage for the rest of their stay!
You're right Nancy, it's hanging in Cedars as I write and it is lovely. Originally Gerry bought it for his office, but I think that we will hang it in our family room so that we can all enjoy its dreamy beauty.
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I came by to see it but you all out! I'll be back!
ReplyDeleteand Jean will be here next week, you can pick up another painting for Gerry's office!