Best Holiday Ever! Miniature Art Show – Amen to That!

'Tis the season for merriment, togetherness and welcoming people into our homes. As holiday gatherings draw near, some of us take a second look at our homes and want to do a certain amount of "freshening up."

To make my guests "oooh" and "ahhh," I turned to SouthWind Art Gallery's Miniature Art Show, offering small works at small prices.

Enter "Silver Lining II" by Michael Duane.

I had to have it. It was little and bright. The colors popped: blue, pink, purple and green with a silver lining of sunshine glowing on the rims of three rolling hills. And oh, let's not overlook how well Michael Duane can paint clouds! I took it home, and it ended up being that little something that really tied the guest bedroom together.

When I hosted my parents and in-laws – and grandmother-in-law! – for Thanksgiving, it was important to me for my house to look its best. The pastel painting complimented the furniture in our guest room perfectly. The subject matter reminds me of our family roots in Nebraska's Sandhills.

If painting is like writing where short and small is more difficult, then bravo to Mr. Duane and all the artists who submitted work in SouthWind's Miniature Art Show.

It's an amazing exhibit with wide appeal. I urge you all to come into SouthWind Art Gallery before the show closes Dec. 31.

For those just getting into art collecting, here's a way in without breaking the budget. For veteran art patrons, you might find a little attention-grabber for an under-served nook or cranny in your home.




Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SouthWindArtGallery.com

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