Ready for Show! Paintings Return to Homeland!

"Homeland- Across the Valley", Pastel, 12 x 13 in.

Yes! My paintings are finished and framed, and ready to travel to eastern PA (Kennett Square) for an exhibition at The Longwood Art Gallery! I'm one of the featured artists at the gallery for the month of September, and will be there in person for the opening reception this coming Friday (9/7), 6 - 9 pm.

This show is especially meaningful for me since I'm returning with my artwork to the area where I grew up, and exhibiting paintings of this homeland which I started during May in a five day painting expedition to the area. I'm really pleased with the works themselves- lots of light and expressive strokes and colors- and there's something very special about my artwork being part of a cycle; this land nurtured me as an artist, and now I return with my artwork to celebrate the land! It would be wonderful to share the work with you if you are able to make it to the show!

My website (www.alicekelsey.com) also has images of works in the show (see 'New Works' section), and a new, improved feature where the image can be enlarged for a better view- just single-click on the thumbnail and see what happens!