Thirty-Four Artists and Counting...

After a day at home after the entirety of Easter in the Gallery, I have had a chance to refresh, regroup and recharge. Yesterday was a total slob day. This is not to say I wasn't busy - I caught up on all the washing and the housework, whilst wearing my passion killer - otherwise known as my dressing gown. The day was absolutely glorious, just what we have been waiting for, after the blast furnace that was our summer.

Today we're off to the Big Smoke. The dog burger situation is more than dire - we have none. Nor do we have any pigs' ears (the Three Stooges' morning treat) or chicken tenders (specifically for Pip the Jack Russell). Just for those items, we have to visit the city.

And I will shop for essentials - like fruit and veg. Having not cooked for nearly a week, any veggies left in the bottom of the fridge were assigned to the bin due to their less than attractive appearance. And we are seriously low on such essentials as meat, deodorant and beer...

Before we leave, I was determined to write a post. Easter brought slow but steady sales ( a relief) and two new artists (a surprise). Suddenly, we have thirty-four artists in the East End Gallery and Giftshop. We are blown away.

Emma Rigby is Red Dirt Art. Martu on her father's side, Emma has lived in the Pilbara and the Wheatbelt. Her dot paintings are astonishing in their detail. All her paintings are done freehand, which requires an incredible amount of concentration and precision. Only a young woman, Emma paints prolifically and is already a gifted artist. Give her another ten years and her artwork will be priceless.

Gay Scadden is not actually from the Wheatbelt, but she exhibited in the Beverley Art Prize, so we have branded her a local artist. Living in Busselton, she captures the drama and beauty of the southern forests. Her oils jump off the canvas, enveloping the viewers with the belief that they are standing in the midst of these majestic trees. We are awe-struck and holding our breath for more of her paintings coming into the Gallery.

We can hardly believe our good fortune. As I look forward to opening the East End Gallery tomorrow, I am consumed by the thrill of being surrounded by our fabulous artists and their outstanding works.

Take a drive to Heavenly Beverley this weekend and be our guests.

And "Starbirth" is continuing to evolve...