The dates for my two annual shows have been set. Friday, June 7th, is the day that my solo show at the Principle Gallery in Alexandria, VA opens and at the end of the next month, on Friday, July 26th, my show at the West End Gallery begins. Show titles and other details will be forthcoming.
I have had long runs at both of these wonderful galleries, this being my fourteenth show at the Principle Gallery and my twelfth at the West End. This is sort of unusual in that it’s often difficult to have such long runs of exhibits at a single gallery without exhausting the market for your work. The fact that I have been able to have these long runs is something that I take great pride in because it’s a testimony to the continuing growth and evolution of the work through the years which has continually attracted newer collectors at these established galleries. I use this as a spur to keep pushing forward and during periods where I am experiencing the doldrums I only have to remind myself of those people who come to these shows to get my engines revving again.
We shall see what this new year brings for these shows. The piece at the top is a smaller new painting, 6″ by 8″ on paper, called Bright Outlook. I hope this painting’s title applies for the coming year for us all.
Redtree Times 
Hi Gary, I’ve just recently joined your blog–I met you & your art at Principle Gallery in Alexandria and have 5 of your paintings. My favorite is a redtree titled “Glimmer” . I’ve recently moved to Fairhope AL and need to make a return trip to pick up a few things left behind in the move, including 2 of your paintings. It’s so beautiful here–small artsy town right on Mobile Bay. We have a wonderful Arts & Crafts Festival weekend here in March–the 61st one. I think your work would go over very well here. You should visit. Check it out–
http://eschamber.com/artscrafts Fran McDowell
Fran, I remember “Glimmer” well. There’s a red base in the color of the sky that really gives it a warm, embracing feel. I wish you well down in Alabama and hope my work shows well in that bright southern light. Maybe someday I will wander down that way. Thanks so much, Fran.