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
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
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
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:
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
Sunday, July 22, 2012
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
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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."
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."
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A Psalm of Life
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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. | ||
Thursday, July 5, 2012
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
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
Sunday, July 1, 2012
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
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
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