Dear Friends,

I ushered in the New Year with my grand dog Elsie. I don’t believe that either one of us were awake at midnight.

Coming into 2024, I feel rested and energized. I hosted a small gathering of family and friends on New Year’s Eve day followed by a visit to Cassell Coliseum for an exhilarating Virginia Tech women’s basketball game.

My first show of the season will be on February 10th and 11th with the P Buckley Moss Gallery of Blacksburg, We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day and I will be unveiling a new print titled The Riverbend. The Riverbend depicts the New River in Radford, Virginia. When I visited I found a tranquil place, and the nearby train passing was reminiscent of earlier times.

The Riverbend official release date is February 10th at the P Buckley Moss Gallery of Blacksburg. The print size and price will be listed in a future newsletter.

The arrival of the New Year also provides an opportunity for introductions. I’d would like to introduce you to the P Buckley Moss Foundation 2024 Raffle Quilt. This year’s quilt was created and made by Brenda Dahl. Tickets are now available for $3 each, or 2 for $5. You may order them through the Moss Foundation office by emailing foundation@mossfoundation.org, or by calling 800-430-1320. The drawing will be held on December 8, 2024 at the Winter Barn Show and Gallery Open House in Waynesboro, VA.

The Purple Cow quilt made by Brenda Dahl is the 2024 Moss Foundation Raffle Quilt. It measures 65” x 58-1/2.” I love the colors! The quilt will be travelling with me to all of my shows this year.

Here is a close-up of the center section with the back of the quilt folded over.

The application period for the P Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship is now open until March 31st. To access information on the scholarship and to download the application, please visit http://www.mossfoundation.org/current_scholarships.html Should you have any questions, you may contact the foundation office at 800-430-1320. This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors with a learning difference who plan a career in the visual arts.

Until next week,

Love,