Artista Vista @ Stormwater Studios – A Good Time Had By All

Apr 16, 2023

This year was the best yet. I say that every year. We keep getting better at it. Let me show you with pictures how it all went.

Welcome! Artista Vista 2023 - Art Day at Stormwater Studios
Welcome! Artista Vista 2023 – Art Day at Stormwater Studios
Calling all the art lovers with African Drums. The Next Door Drummers got the party started.
Here’s a sample of the Next Door Drummers
Setting up for the Phil Garrett workshop. My painting "Helios" got a good spot
Inside the Gallery – Setting up for the Phil Garrett workshop.
My painting “Helios” got a nice spot by the back door.
Here's the hall to the patio, my studio door is first on the left.
Here’s the hall to the patio. My studio door is first on the left.
Come on in the Studio!
Time to Celebrate the Arts
Time to Celebrate the Arts –
Enjoyed these flowers from a student’s garden. They are still blooming!
Taking time to look at the paintings. We had a great group of visitors.
We had a great group of visitors taking time to look at the paintings.
Studio Visits are the best.
Guest Artist - Robert McNinch! They kept him busy all day!
Guest Artist – Robert McNinch – They kept him busy all day!
His leatherwork has really been a fun and surprising twist to his retirement.
His leatherwork has really been a fun and surprising twist to his retirement.
Don't forget to check out Lewis and Clark's studio and the glass blowing at One Earred Cow.
Don’t forget to check out Lewis and Clark‘s studio and the glass blowing at One Earred Cow just down the stairs on the left. (How about that parking!)

See; it was the best year ever! Until next year anyway. If you came out to see us, thank you. We enjoyed the fellowship. Hope you will consider coming next year. The show in the gallery will be up until April 23.

I’ve got to hurry back to the easel. She is a jealous mistress.

Michel

“Art is a jealous mistress.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson
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6 Comments

  1. Virginia Donovan on April 16, 2023 at 8:53 am

    Wonderful! So happy I got to see your studio and the Stormwater Gallery last month. And to meet some of your studio artists. Beautiful space!

    Happy painting!
    Virginia



    • Michel McNinch on April 17, 2023 at 7:58 am

      Thank you, Virginia. I am glad you got here for Mary’s show and see where she worked and meet her friends. Hope you are happily painting.



  2. Robert McNinch on April 16, 2023 at 9:06 am

    What a great day, wonderful weather, great crowds and entertainment!



    • Michel McNinch on April 17, 2023 at 7:59 am

      Yes! I enjoyed being on the other side of the coin and watching as you met your public! They love you. Just remember – I am the proudest.



  3. Tina on April 16, 2023 at 11:52 am

    It looks like it was a wonderful weekend! I’m happy Robert got his own showcase! Great job to you both !! 🫶🏼



    • Michel McNinch on April 17, 2023 at 7:59 am

      Yes! A wonderful FULL weekend. We haven’t been out this much in years! Good time tho.

      See you soon.



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