Paintings below are two of the pieces that were inspired by the Trip to Picher, and that will be in the show tomorrow night.  The opening’s been covered in the Star, on TV, and on KCUR, the local Public Radio affiliate.  I’m expecting about 200 people.  What a great night it will be, though somewhat sad. 

 

Picher Siren, Before the Tornado, 18 x 14, Pastel, Desirae Smith

 Somewhere There’s a Lady, Oil, 24 x 30, Graham Greene

Will all this prove a vote of confidence in these young artists, and their abilities?  Sure.  That’s the primary reason we do it.