Last night I installed my mixed media mandalas at Shoofly Pie Company as part of the West Seattle Art Walk. My work will remain there for the month of November.
If you have not been to Shoofly Pie, make a note to go there soon. What an amazing place for pie, coffee, and conversation! Both during the day, when my friend Ruby and I were hanging my art, and all through the evening, I witnessed something that warmed my heart (and it wasn’t just the grande decaf sugar-free vanilla breve lattes). People were sitting at tables, eating their pie, and talking – with others at the counter, with each other, and folks at nearby tables. Many regulars came in, greeted by a friendly “hi” or “welcome back” or “good to see you” by the cheerful, warm staff. Newbies came curious to try Shoofly’s famous shoofly pie (molasses and brown sugar!). Shoofly is definitely a destination!
It was just great to be in such a neighborly environment and it made me realize that there don’t seem to be a lot of those places around. Or maybe they ARE around and I just haven’t discovered them. Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park is like this, as well, but on a larger scale. I think part of the charm of Shoofly has to do with the pie, the staff, and the size of the space.
Oh, and yeah! – my art looks GREAT on the walls. It’s a super space for art. A big thank you to Diane of Special Editions Studio for inviting me to show at Shoofly.
P.S. Thanks again Ruby for helping hang my art! It was good to see you, Donna and Pat! Suzanne – thanks for stopping by and it was great to finally meet Zach, Jack, and Zoe!
I hope you’ll stop by and have a piece of pie, share a story or two with your companion or someone at a nearby table, and enjoy the art!
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here to view a slideshow of the exhibit.
After trying many media’s – and I mean many (laughter) – I’m just going to sit back and enjoy my very talented niece and her ability to create so many beautiful art pieces out of everyones discarded junk. Did I say junk? It certainly doesn’t appear as junk once you apply your creative ability to the piece.
I wish you the very best and look forward to seeing more of your creations.
What a beautiful collection.
I’m so glad there is a place that I can view all your newest creations.
Best wishes.