Everything has a beginning

The beginning for the exhibit of paintings by myself and my dear friend, Jane McDowell

had a beginning almost a year ago, on my birthday!

Jane and I were having lunch in

Old St. Charles.

A birthday lunch!

After indulging in a wonderful dessert, I told her

I had a surprise for her.

so I led her off to Framations Gallery,

right there on Main Street.

Jane is an amazing artist. It's in her soul!

Years ago we had met.

She showed me some of her work:

Piggies for a children's book,

drawn beautifully,

but so lightly. No darks to balance.

but the drawing was amazing.

I knew I was looking at an artist.

Jane and I also share the same church,

the same beliefs in the power of God to guide us.

While looking at her drawings,

I literally heard a voice saying

"She needs you. You can help her"

So I did.

And had the great honor of watching

an artist unfurl her rainbow wings.

An amazing blessing for both of us to experience.

Sharing became a Duet of creating

painting after painting.

Together.

So our exhibit is titled:

Duets, Harmony in Color.

Jane it is a great honor to remind you of your wings

and an even greater one

to watch you fly.