Goodbye, 2012!

Happy Chilly Friday!

Brrrrr! This weather is quite a change from that of two weeks ago, even if it is more season appropriate! We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, we here at Davis & Blevins sure did.

With the New Year just days away, we know that many of you are already considering the changes you wish to make. While you're compiling your list, don't forget to add "Visit the Davis & Blevins Gallery more often!" We have such a wide variety of beautiful art and unique gifts, it is always well worth the time spent venturing to the Saint Jo square to check us out.

We wish you all a happy New Year and hope to see you all in 2013!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

The Countdown Continues...

Happy Sunday!

As much as we love Texas, wouldn't it be nice if Texas' weather could make up its mind? In any case, it is a beautiful day, though a tad windy, and we hope you are all taking advantage of this balmy December weather! With 9 days left until Christmas, I think it might be nice to show you all 9 different gifts that can be bought at Davis & Blevins. We hope you will take advantage of our wide selection to satisfy just about everyone's needs.

These beautiful scarves will keep your favorite ladies warm and stylish!

Various pretty prints.

Price: $44-$65

 These candles from the Milkhouse Creamery make excellent gifts for friends and neighbors!

Various scents (all amazing!)

Price: $11.50

 These beautiful leather computer/brief cases are perfect for your special entrepreneurs!

Price: $239.50, $259.50

These Graphite Objects can be anything from paperweights to pencils!

Price: $28.50-$68 

Our assortment of goodies for kids ranges from baby to child!

Prices vary

The cooks in your life would love our Texas Olive Ranch olive oils!

Price: $10-$12 

Wouldn't this unique ornament look excellent on a loved one's tree?

Price: $27.50-$29.50

Don't forget about all of the magnificent art we have to offer!

Prices vary

Encourage your budding artist or writer with these beautiful notebooks!

Price: $12-$69

This is simply a smattering of all the wonderful things we have here at the Davis & Blevins Gallery. We encourage you to come peruse for yourself during our business hours:

Wednesday-Friday: 10 am-6pm

Saturday: 10 am-7pm

Sunday: 12pm-4pm

Also, don't forget about Donna's Show, going on now!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

'Tis the Season!

Happy Friday!

Whew! I don't know about y'all, but it has been a crazy three weeks on this end. Between college finals, holiday travel, and a sudden shutdown of the Internet, I just did not think we were going to make it! The terrific news is, Christmas is a time of overeating and napping with neither pursuit taking too much effort!

Speaking of Christmas, did you realize we are a mere 10 days from Christmas Eve? It's true! As wonderful as the Christmas season is, it can definitely be a bit daunting when trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. That's why I recommend you stop by the Davis & Blevins Gallery for many of your gift-giving needs! We have a wide variety of unique gifts for just about every age, from baby to baby boomer. We have candles, scarves, serving sets, and purses. We have jewelry, artwork, slippers, and children's toys. The list could go on and on, but instead of listening to me drone, why don't you stop by? We would love to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

We know it might be a bit of a drive for some, but there is no need to try to make it during the weekdays after work. We are open on Sundays! What a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, visiting a great art gallery, purchasing wonderful gifts, and enjoying the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that is Saint Jo, Texas. Come see us anytime from 12-4 pm for a leisurely, yet productive, time!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

Black Friday & A New Show!

Happy Almost Thanksgiving!

We hope everyone is enjoying this unseasonably warm weather as they prepare for the coming Turkey Day! We at the Davis & Blevins Gallery are truly looking forward to a day of family and food as we also prepare for the coming onslaught of Christmasness (please pretend that's a word because there is really no other way to describe it!). Anyway, we have two very exciting announcements for you before you are reduced to a comatose couch potato on Thursday:

First, we are super excited to inform you all that the Davis & Blevins Gallery will be open for Black Friday! We are very pleased to be able to share our amazing art and other assorted knick-knacks with all of you on this lovely day of frenzied shopping. Please see the photos below for more information and a glimpse of the items that you can purchase!

Second on our list of announcements is the coming of a new and exciting show: Donna Howell-Sickles Solo Exhibition! We cannot wait to unveil all of the new pieces Donna has been working on and we hope you will all take the time to come by and appreciate them for yourselves! The exhibit runs November 21st through December 30th with an opening reception on Saturday, November 24th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

We hope you will all take advantage of our Black Friday deals and also mark your calendars for Donna's solo exhibit! We wish you all the happiest of Thanksgivings!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

Where's Donna?

Hello everyone!

T-minus two weeks until Thanksgiving! We are thankful for the beautiful, though slightly erratic, weather we have been having as well as for all of the wonderful artists whose art we have the pleasure of displaying at the  Davis & Blevins Gallery. Speaking of artists, our lovely Donna Howell-Sickles has once again found herself in Arizona for the weekend. Take a look at what she has going on this time.

Thursday, November 8th- Today Donna took part in the Western Art Walk as a part of the Scottsdale Fall for the Arts Event. She spent her time at the Expressions Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Saturday, November 10th- This time we'll see Donna in action. She is taking part of the QUICK DRAW held at Main Street and Marshall Way, also in Scottsdale, Arizona, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Local, regional and national artists will be painting and sculpting in front of their live audience who will later have the opportunity to purchase the one-of-a-kind art.

Once again, if you find yourself in Arizona this weekend, we strongly suggest you make your way to Scottsdale to witness Donna at work! Have a great weekend!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

For More Information:
Expressions Art Gallery-www.expressionsartgalleries.com

Donna's Weekend Planner

Hello!

Welcome to November! We hope everyone ended October happily and with great costumes, we sure saw some good ones at the Davis & Blevins Gallery! As those of you who are acquainted with Donna Howell-Sickles well know, she very rarely isn't busy and this weekend is no exception. Take a look below to see what all Donna has on her plate.

15th Annual American Women Artists Master and Signature Member Show and Juried Competition Exhibition Opening Reception
- Friday, November 2, 2012 from 1-4 p.m.
- Found at the K. Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Tubac, Arizona, this show runs until November 25.

Visions of the Southwest Exhibition and Sale by AWA Master and Signature Members and Guest Artists Opening Reception
- Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 2-4 p.m.
- Located in the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona, and showing through January 6.

Master Class Demonstration
- Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Taking place in the studio of Stephanie Birdsall in Tucson, Arizona, Donna will be one of the demonstration artists.

WHEW! Talk about a crazy weekend! We hope anyone who finds themselves in Arizona this weekend will make the trip to any (or all) of these three events. We wish Donna the best of luck in her adventures this weekend and hope they have several Starbucks nearby because it appears that she is going to need it!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

For More Information:

American Women Artists- www.americanwomenartists.org
15th Annual AWA Show- www.newbygallery.com
Visions of the Southwest Exhibition- www.desertmuseum.org

Feature Artist: Christen Humphries

Hello all!

As October draws to a chilly close, we hope you are welcoming November with open arms and warm jackets! A short reminder before we dive into this weeks subject: Don't forget to stop by the Davis & Blevins Gallery to enjoy our latest show, Light on the Land. Moving right along, this blog is all about a wonderful artist who we are also grateful to have as a member of the Davis & Blevins Team, Christen Humphries.

If you've ever had the pleasure of dropping in on us, odds are you got a chance to chat with Christen. You remember her for her lovely smile and bubbly personality, and now you can also appreciate the beautiful work that she does. Taking the beauties of the world that surrounds her Oklahoma home as her subjects, Christen creates some of the most elegant yet understated pieces we have the privilege of showcasing. Below you can enjoy just a couple examples of the work Christen does (as seen on our website www.sjmainstreetgallery.com).

"Fantasia on a Theme of Roses I"

36x12

$700.00

"Winter Woods"

32x49

$4500.00

As you can see, Christen Humphries is a remarkably talented artist whom we are also blessed to have on the Gallery Team. Please stop by the Gallery to see more of Christen's work or even to talk to the artist herself. Stay warm and enjoy your week!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

Sneak Peek: Light on the Land

Hello again!

We just wanted to give y'all a sneak peek at our latest show, Light on the Land. Below are a couple of the paintings that are currently on display in the Davis & Blevins Gallery during our opening receptions THIS WEEKEND.

Join us this weekend for the opening reception of “Light on the Land” an exhibit of landscapes by our gallery artists. You will enjoy an array of work from images of rolling Montana hills to the cool waters of Colorado rivers and East Texas dusky skies.

 



Ted Waddell's artwork is at once traditional and contemporary. Ennis Horses is a western scene of horses scattered in the Montana landscape, yet the his drawing and color washes are fluid expressions of the artist and his tools.

 

 

 

Plein-air painter Gay Faulkenberry transports the viewer to a cool Colorado river scene. The sounds of rushing water and smell of evergreens is palpable in her oil Taylor River Spillover.

 

 

 

Deborah Paris paints in the tradition of 19th Century artists with oil glazes that add a haunting depth unattainable by any other method. Spring's Promise exemplifies this time honored technique.

Join us won't you at our reception this weekend October 13th & 14th as we celebrate these and our other gallery artist as they show us the landscape through an artist's eye.  

Light on the Land

Opening Reception

October 13th & 14th 1-6p each day

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

Our New Show: Light on the Land Oct 4- Nov 16

Hey everybody!

For those of you who have been half as busy as I have these last two weeks, Congratulations! You survived! Now, please, reward yourselves with a nice nap (if there is time). Well, it isn't just you and I that have been busy lately, the Davis & Blevins gallery has been working very hard to bring you our newest show, Light on the Land.

This show is all about the beautiful views that can be scene in our neck of the woods and beyond. The show opened on Thursday October 4th and will continue until Friday November 16th. If you are planning to be in the Saint Jo area this weekend, I recommend that you stop by one of our opening receptions! The receptions will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th, from 1-6 p.m. each day. Our get-togethers are always so much fun so I highly encourage you to make your way over to take part in one or both!

 

 

Please come by and enjoy our new show! Have a great rest of the week!

 

Until Next Time,

 

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

Feature Artist: Patricia Wolf

Happy Sunday, everyone!

It's hard to believe this is the beginning of the last full week of September, isn't it? The good news is, we're that much farther away from the scorching heat of August. The bad news is, we're that much closer to the miserable cold of January. Oh well, for now we have great weather, so let's turn our attention to the artist of the week, Patricia Wolf.

Patricia Wolf is a designer located in Smithville, Texas who is out to make Western Americana style available to the nation. All of Wolf's fabulous creations are 100% made in Texas, which means it's obviously the best that money can buy! We are very proud to say that our very own Davis & Blevins Gallery is the only place in North Texas where Wolf's products are sold! Make sure you stop by the check out the goodies, but until then, here is a photograph of some of the items we sell.

Items range in price from $24-$290

Those purses look pretty fabulous, ladies! So, grab your husbands, boyfriends, dads or whoever and run on down to Davis & Blevins Gallery before they're all gone! Have a great week!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

For More Information:

Patricia Wolf- www.patriciawolf.com

Feature Artist: Doug Ricketts

Hello, all!

We hope you are enjoying the marvelously cooler weather we have been experiencing lately! It's really starting to seem like fall is on its way! We have recently sold one of my favorite pieces, which has prompted this celebratory blog about its artist, Doug Ricketts!

I swear to y'all, this man is after my own heart with the work he does. All of his pieces incorporate bits of old farm materials that were on the verge of being forgotten. Things like windmill blades, barn siding and farming tools are given new life in his unique and beautiful furniture. As a history fanatic, I truly appreciate this man's aims of preserving our wonderful history in such beautiful and usable ways. If that weren't enough, Ricketts includes information about where the recycled articles came from with every piece he creates, preserving the storied history of the piece as well as the piece itself.

Below are the two Doug Ricketts pieces that you may have seen in our Gallery!

"Red Mesa Tine"

Featuring pieces of a hay fork and old bailing wire

SOLD

"Last Quarter Tall Case"

Featuring reclaimed elevator tin, a harrow knife and jack gear

$2,800

Also in the photo:

"Horse Herd"

Charlie Ringers

Kinetic Sculpture

$800

As you can see, Ricketts pieces are not only historic and usable, but beautiful as well! We wish you a happy week!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

For More Information:

Doug Ricketts- www.dougricketts.com

Feature Artist: Theodore Waddell

Happy Hump Day!

Well, the first week of September is officially half way over! Yay! I don't know about y'all, but my September sure has been busy so far! Anyway, this week we really want to share some information and photos of Theodore Waddell's work because we are in love! First, let's start where you have seen him this year:

May 18- Amarillo Museum of Art's For the Love of the Horse
     - This event featured a fabulous video interview series by Victoria Taylor-Gore, which can be viewed online at this link:
www.youtube.com/amarillomuseumofart then click "Artist Interviews"

May 20- Denver Art Museum's Petrie Institute of Western American Art premiered Waddell's Abstract Angus exhibit. To see pictures and learn more, simply follow this link:
www.denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/theodore-waddell-s-abstract-angus or this one:
www.denverartmuseum.org/behind-the-scenes

Oats Park Art Center/ Churchill Arts Council has published this beautiful online catalog, Five Decades: Selected Paintings and Works on Paper, which can be viewed and downloaded here:
www.churchillarts.org/publications

And now, pictures!

 

Ennis Horses 1

Hand Colored Lithograph 34/45

31" x 41"

$2150

 

 

Guinness I

Lithograph 11/15

15" x 15"

$875

 

 

 Tucker Gets Tuckered

(Waddell's book that we sell in the Gallery)

Woody I

Lithograph 21/50

15" x 15"

$875

Well, that's all for this time, have a great week!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

The Beauty of Today

Happy Monday!

Since this is an art blog, and art is beautiful, I have something that has nothing to do with art but everything to do with beauty. The beauty I'm talking about today is the beauty that can be found in the knowledge that people are all fundamentally good at heart. In this world where all we see on the news is tragedy and the cruelty of some, it's easy to fall into thinking that most people must be bad. I feel like this is quickly spiraling into a sermon, so I'll just go ahead and wrap up before we all fall asleep! In short, don't doubt the goodness of your fellow man! Have a great week!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

Upcoming Gallery Shows

Happy Monday, everyone!

Well, it's getting to be that time of year again...summer is over and now school is upon us! I'm sure many of you are getting things ready to send someone off to school, be it yourself, your kid, your grandkid, whoever. The bottom line is you're busy, so we'll keep this blog pretty short.

Insight Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas will be hosting a show with work from our owner, Donna Howell-Sickles, on September 7th from 6-8 p.m. While several new pieces will be displayed at that time, Donna will unfortunately not be in attendance because she will be in Sun Valley, Idaho for the show we spoke of in a previous blog. We know it will be a wonderful show and we hope you are all able to attend.

Later that month, Donna will be headed to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for it's annual show, "Miniatures and More." Held at the National Wildlife Museum, this show is not only for people to enjoy the talent of our beloved artist, but also serves as a funndraiser for the museum. It will occur the third weekend in September (14-16) during the town's fall festival, so it is sure to be a lot of fun. We will keep you posted with more detailed information as we get it.

That's about it as far as announcements go, however we do have a special treat for all of you! The pictures above are of two pieces Donna is currently working on, and I don't know about all of you but I personally love them and wish I had a pet deer just like them!  Have a great week!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team


For more information:

Insight Gallery- www.insightgallery.com

We Have Great News!

Hello all!

We hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather we are having today and are taking full advantage of this welcome break from the sweltering heat! It's been more than a week since we last chatted and, boy, did a lot happen in the mean time!

As many of you are aware, not only was last weekend our opening reception for our show but it was also the weekend of the Saint Jo Rodeo. Needless to say, there was a lot going on in our small town this last weekend! If you weren't able to join us for the rodeo this year, we hope you will make it down for the rodeo weekend next year because it is always a lot of fun.

To turn back to our opening receptions of the latest show, Where We Live and Work (showing until the end of September), they were a HUGE success! We are so grateful to everyone who came out to show their support and to celebrate with us, we truly enjoyed getting to chat with all of you and showcase all of our wonderful Southwest artists. The picture above captures only a small amount of the amazing art we have on display now so make sure you come by and see it all for yourself!

In other news: Our owner, Donna Howell-Sickles, is soon to be featured in a show in Sun Valley, Idaho!

Sun Valley's Summer Show Schedule

"Wagon Days and Artists Nights"
Gallery Artists Group Show
Show Dates: August 28th - Sepember 28th
Please join artists:
Julie Bender, Donna Howell-Sickles, Dave McGary, Denise Rich, and Mary Roberson for our artists reception 5pm - 8pm Friday August 31st

I would recommend a trip to Sun Valley any day of the week, but now that Donna is going to be in a show there, I don't know how you can resist!

Well, I think that is all we have for you today. Have a wonderful day and a happy week!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

Just A Reminder...

Hey everybody!

Just wanted to refresh everyone's memory about the opening of our latest show, Where We Live and Work, on Wednesday, August 1st.  Be sure to stop by at one of our opening receptions Saturday, August 4th or Sunday, August 5th from 1-6 p.m. for a wonderful time. We hope to see everyone there!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

Artist Spotlight: Justin Gaffrey

Happy Thursday!

I hope everyone is fervently praying for a storm from the rainclouds on the horizon today because we definitely need it! While we wait for the flood, I want to share a bit about an artist whose work I fell in love with while on vacation in Florida earlier this month:

On vacation with my family in Seaside, Florida, I stumbled upon the works of Justin Gaffrey, a Walton County local with a painting style all his own. Though he does technically use paint, acrylic paint to be exact, his website is much more accurate when they describe him as someone who "sculpts with paint" rather than someone who simply paints. To really understand and appreciate the dynamic feel and textures of his work one has to see them in person, however, you can get an idea through the picture above. What really interested me about his paintings is the different aesthetics you experience just based on how you look at them. From a distance, they are beautifully vibrant landscapes but, up close, they are a mass of different textures, shades and shapes that one could study for hours and never feel bored. To put it simply, I am a fan of Justin Gaffrey!

Take a look at the rest of Justin's work and learn more about his style at www.justingaffrey.com and thanks for all of the rain prayers, it looks like they're being heard!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

Where We Live and Work August 1- September 29

Happy Sunday!

We hope everyone is staying cool on this sweltering Sunday afternoon. While your busy hiding from the heat, we have some terrific news to share:

The Davis & Blevins Gallery is pleased to announce our newest show, Where We Live and Work: A Look Into Our Western World, opening Wednesday, August 1st. We are super excited about this show featuring wonderful artists, such as Linda St. Clair, whose work, "She's a Lady," can be seen on our current postcard, shown above. The show will run from August 1 to September 29, with opening receptions held Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August 5th, from 1- 6 p.m. each day.

We would love to see everyone here for our big event! Have a great week!

Until Next Time,

The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team

For more information:

Linda St. Clair- lindastclair.com

Have a Wonderful Day!

Hello all!

It seems like it's been forever since we last chatted! I apologize for the week-long silence, I was in Florida with my family. While I was there I did see some wonderful art, but more on that another day. Today I just wanted to give a quick reminder of the Davis & Blevins Gallery's hours:

Sunday 12- 4 p.m. (for the summer only)
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.

We have so many beautiful items in our Gallery. From paintings to earrings, sculptures to t-shirts, greeting cards and more! There is something for everybody at the Davis & Blevins Gallery so please stop in and pay us a visit.

Seeing as how it is an absolutely beautiful day outside, I would like to end today's short post with a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow entitled, "A Psalm of Life."

A Psalm of Life
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
What the Heart of the Young Man Said to the Psalmist Tell me not, in mournful numbers, "Life is but an empty dream!" For the soul is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal; "Dust thou art, to dust returnest," Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each to-morrow Finds us farther than to-day. Art is long, and Time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave. In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife! Trust no Future, howe'er pleasant! Let the dead Past bury its dead! Act,--act in the living Present!    Heart within, and God o'erhead! Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o'er life's solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again. Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing Learn to labor and to wait.

Happy Birthday, America!

Hey there!

Well, we hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July yesterday, we know Saint Jo sure did. Though we are not exactly what people would call a "thriving metropolis," Saint Jo has always known how to celebrate the birth of our great nation. For those of you who weren't able to join us yesterday, here's a run down of everything that happened:

The festivities kicked off early with the 5th Annual Old Jo's Firecracker 5K beginning at 8 a.m. With such great weather for it, there isn't any wonder why we had the biggest turnout yet with approximately 80 people. In fact, so many people participated this year that we completely ran out of t-shirts! Talk about a wonderful problem! For those of you interested in joining the fun next year, it costs $15 per person if you register early or $20 if you sign up the day of. All proceeds from the race go towards community projects sponsored by the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce.

Moving right on along, the Saint Jo Youth League held a 3 on 3 Sand Volleyball Tournament as well as a Horseshoe Pitch at the Boggess Park. Both events began at 9 a.m. and were a ton of fun to participate in, we're sure, though we were all still at the 5K. The entry fees were $45 per volleyball team and $10 per horseshoe pitcher and the winners of each contest were awarded cash prizes.

To help fight off the Texas heat, folks are invited to take part in the annual Ice Cream Freeze-Off, also held at the Boggess Park. Sponsored by the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce and, this year, hosted by the Saint Jo Lions Club, the Freeze-Off is a great way for people to showcase their ingenuity and culinary skill in a delicious and kid-friendly way. After the tasting, which began at 8 p.m., everyone is asked to vote for their favorite flavor. Just before the fireworks the prizes are awarded for places first through third, with the awards being paid to the winner's favorite Montague County youth organization. First place this year went to the classic Homemade Vanilla, though we heard that the Cinnamon flavor was pretty delicious as well.

Rounding out the days festivities was the fireworks show put on by the Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department. This year's show was collectively called the best yet, and we're sure it will only continue to get better with such a turnout as there was this year.

There is just nothing better than sitting out, surrounded by friends and neighbors, as you munch on a cool piece of watermelon, listen to some live music and watch as the night sky is lit with a dazzling display of whizzing and popping sparklers. It is times like those that we all count our blessings to be a part of this wonderful community and, on an even larger scale, of this great nation we all call home.
We hope to see you all at next year's celebrations!

Until next time,

The Davis and Blevins Gallery Team


For more information:

Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce- www.saintjochamber.com
Old Jo's Firecracker 5K- Howard Davies, Race Chairman (214) 908-9055
Saint Jo Youth League- (940) 230- 5981
Ice Cream Freeze-Off - Fran Alderman franalderman@yahoo.com

For any other information please visit www.saintjochamber.com

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

Hey everyone!

First of all, we hope you are all having a great Sunday and are enjoying the slightly-less-hot weather. We have several exciting announcements for you today:

First, today marks the beginning of the Davis and Blevins Gallery being open on Sundays! We have been wanting this for a while now and we are so thrilled it has finally been able to happen. Our hours on Sundays are from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and we would love it if you dropped in sometime!

Our second big announcement is about the fabulous article starting on page 17 of the July 2012 issue of Texas Highways. The article, entitled "Spirit of Saint Jo," features several of our unique attractions, including the Davis and Blevins Gallery, the Texas Kings Hotel and our newly restored Stonewall Saloon Museum. It is a wonderfully written article and we are so grateful to the author, Randy Mallory, for capturing the beauty and value of our wonderful town.

We are so proud of our small town and the rich history that it has and we would love to share our history with you through the amazing works of the many talented artists showcased here in the Davis and Blevins Gallery. So please, come by and see us sometime!

For more information about the article in Texas Highways, please visit texashighways.com or pick up a copy of the July 2012 issue on sale now.

Until next time,

The Davis and Blevins Gallery Team

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the Davis and Blevins Gallery Blog! We are so excited to begin this new and exciting chapter in the Gallery's life, and we are thrilled to be sharing it with you. First, let me tell you a little bit about us:

Our Gallery is located on the historic square of beautiful Saint Jo, Texas, and was founded in 2010 by nationally renowned artist and Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honoree, Donna Howell-Sickles and her husband, John. Davis and Blevins is not only a showcase for Donna and many other nationally and locally renowned artists, but also a unique gift shop that sells a wide variety of beautiful items. We'll talk more about the Sickles and everything that can be found in the Gallery later but now I'd like to briefly introduce myself.

My name is Kate Clark and I am a native of Saint Jo currently attending the University of Mississippi for a degree in English. I love history and the literary arts so don't be surprised when they weasel their way into our blog! Speaking of which, now would be a great time to tell you why this blog exists.

With this blog we hope to not only bring more attention to the Gallery and all of the artists showcased in it, but we also hope to share our enthusiasm for the world of art in an enlightening, enriching and entertaining way (It seems we also have a passion for 'en' words, which we'd love to share with you as well).

Thanks again for coming to check out our blog, we hope you'll come back for more. Unitl next time!

The Davis and Blevins Gallery Team

P.S.- For more information about our Gallery please go to sjmainstreetgallery.com.