"Tablescapes"

 My absolute favorite piece of art. 

Created by

 Dave, the famous artist 

All the figures in this painting were actual sculptures that we had created over the years. 

The close up is of "Ethel and her kids".

The matradee actually held a long feather and was named, "The tickle monster".

About 15 years ago, I was invited to participate in an design instillation titled,  "Tablescapes" for the Downtown Roseville Merchants Association in Sacramento, California. Each artist was given a room, area or empty window throughout a shopping mall and were asked to create a fantasy environment for a table setting. It was an exciting show for me to participate in because I was in the company of two of my favorite UC Davis design instructors, Dolph Gotelli and Jo Ann Stabb.

This painting reflects what I had set up for that show.

"The Dinner Party" sets the stage for Go Girl Gallery

I am honored, to be honored by this cute little Fancy Nancy

at the Blue Oak School's,

Go Girl Gallery, a celebration of women through art.

Art instructor Leslie Gevurtz has developed a
"women's study through art" curriculum.

Having been influenced by Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party", an art instillation brought to life by hundreds of volunteers creating china plates and textile runners paying tribute to women in history; 

Leslie brought the idea back to her students. 

 Anika, a very talented young woman who is pursuing her interests

in art and fashion created a table setting honoring me.

Everything was perfect down to the last detail: buttons, pins, thread and needle.

A perfect setting and a true honor.

Thank You, Anike!