The official studio opening celebration was the first Saturday in September, in the peak of sunflower and zinnia season. 200 people parked in the meadow and walked up the hill to the show, which spilled out of the studio onto two painting patios.  Paintings were hung on the outside walls of the studio as well as inside.

There were lots of bouquets.

The people who came out were talking about art, I loved that most of all.  It was a lovely group of people.

Sunset was beautiful from both sides. A painting was hanging on the lightening struck tree..

The nearly full moon....

These two pieces that were displayed from the After Dark series, spanned 24'.  They are my most recent paintings.  On the left is "After Dark - In Spirit" and on the right, "After Dark - In Body"..

Then it was after dark, and the party was over.

Thanks to many friends for the photos!