Thanks for the Memories exhibition runs thru Dec. 30

Gallery One announced its Thanks for the Memories show is open to the public through Saturday, Dec. 30, at 32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View.

A picture is worth a thousand words, but memories are priceless. This month at Gallery One, memories that Gallery One artists are thankful for are on view.

Joyce Condry’s acrylic painting, "Pecking Order,” depicts a pair of hens and a glimpse of Condry’s childhood. “Life at my grandmother’s little farm centered on the chicken coop and vegetable garden,” said Condry. “Chicken feed was scattered in the morning, followed by egg gathering. Garden chores took place in the afternoon. On Saturday, it was back in the chicken coop to begin preparations for Sunday’s dinner.”

Eileen Olson’s oil painting, “When the Sky Meets the Sea,” speaks to the memory of a special friend and a special place. “This painting was done in remembrance of my mentor and my bestie, Barbara, who made my trip to Wales a whole whale of fun,” she said.

For Laura Hickman, traveling means discovering new places and cherishing the memories. In her pastel painting, "Cafe in Morning Light, Amsterdam," Hickman recalls how the weather is often overcast, cold and rainy in Amsterdam, but when the sun does make an appearance, people rush outside to soak up the elusive rays.

Of "Moonrise at Arches,” Dale Sheldon said, “[I remember] a spectacular vista in Arches National Park, with a full moon rising as the sun was setting. The colors and light were unforgettable.”

Cindy Byer’s pastel painting, “Memories of The Bay,” dazzles in shades of orange and lavender. Beyer has been studying and enjoying this oasis on the Indian River Bay for two years’ worth of sublime paintings. “There is nothing like sitting on the dock of the bay watching the sunsets go by,” she said. “No matter how many times I paint it, it still excites me knowing that I'll never be out of subject matter, always more good memories yet to come.”

In Lesley McCaskill’s acrylic painting, “Contemplation,” the viewer observes the making of memories. “I saw this gentleman and the man on the beach. Each seemed to be caught up in their private thoughts or making their own memories,” said McCaskill.

Sometimes a location can be imbued with its own life and memories. In Cheryl Wisbrock’s watercolor painting, “Little Garage,” she embarks on a reverie of musings about the life this little structure has lived: “It is still in use, although has obviously seen better days. I was struck by its simple design, the once-elegant columns and portico. I'm sure lots of memories are attached to the garage. I imagine a shiny new car parked inside when it was in its prime, days spent waxing, cleaning and tuning up cherished vehicles over the years. I bet bicycles and skates were stored there, and that it likely served as shelter for children's play time. I think it's now used as a garden shed, as a glimpse of green garden is visible through its back door. I really enjoyed painting it plein air in a nearby town.”

Gallery One is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.

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