Photo Album

Gateway Decorative Artists Memory Box paint-in: December 4, 2007 "Fawn with Ginger Lee German" click photo for larger view

Gateway Decorative Artists Chapter meeting: December 2, 2007 "Christmas Party" click photo for larger view
The tables were decorated nicely by Lorie Reece and her mom Lee Zimmer with the books donated by Pat wolf.	The ladies getting their drinks at the "open" bar.
Nancy Falk, Cheryll Wilburn and Gloria Falk	Jean Ellison, Sue Struckhoff and Josée Laferriere
Lee Zimmer	Lorie Reece and Jenny Ellison
Barb Ogden starting the Gold Brush Awards Ceremony	Barb Ogden congratulates Mary Jo Kumer, Gold Brush Award winner for 2007
Barb putting the necklace on Mary Jo	Barb giving Mary Jo her certificate
What did she say?? - to the left or to the right??	OK do I get to keep it this time??
	Lorie Reece and Lee Zimmer showing ornaments they received.
Lorie Reece and Jim Lair	Jim and Jo Lair visiting with Lorie Reece
Liz Geers talking to Vada, Donna's Mom and Lee.	Karen Steiner and Ann Mohrmann
Joan Love, Peggy Araki, Jean and Jenny Ellison and Sue Struckhoff looking their new books donated by Pat Wolf.

Gateway Decorative Artists Chapter meeting: November 11, 2007 "annual election and Ornament" click photo for larger view

Gateway Decorative Artists 24th Annual Fall Retreat 2007 Palette of Seasons October 12,13 & 14, 2007 at Holiday Inn South-Butler Hill in St. Louis click photo for larger view
Table decor	Cindy Rupp and Jeanette Bishop Listening to teacher Gloria Falk.
Marylin McDonald working on her piece.	Time to eat.
Friday night class taught by Cindy Rupp	Cindy explains to Barb the next step.
Barb Ogden looking for something	Cindy Rupp class.
Judy Dodson Teaching.	I need to Buy, buy, buy!
Trade Show Tracy Kocher.	Trade Show Ellen Rohne
Trade Show Bill Chiles	Jean Ellison looking a magazine.
Vada ready to teach her class	Barb Odgen teaching
Ann Mohrman, Karen Steiner and Marilyn McDonald	Anybody want fruit!
Barb ogden and Lovella Listen attentively.	Beautiful Centerpieces
Let start the games.	Cindy McGrath.
Cindy Rupp Goes swimming	Ellen's Dancing Feet
Scarecrow (Donna Wessel), Harry, the stick scarecrow and his date ( Lorie Reece), Kay Peele and Tree of Beauty (Debby Finklang)	Our Winner Easter Bunny (Karen Steiner) and Spring Flower (Marilyn McDonald
Marilyn Monroe (Judy West) and Kay Peele	Lorie and Lee.
The ladies are checking out what they won. (Certificates for Merchandise from Tracy Kocher)	We won last place!
Everyone listening to the game results.	The Results are In.
Vada congratulating Barb, Lovella and Ellen.	Butterfly (Judy Dodson)
Ann Mohrman, Karen Steiner and Marilyn McDonald without their costume	The ladies are visiting while waiting for lunch to be served.
Cindy, Vada, Jeanette, Cindy, Debbie and Gloria	Ready to eat again.
Do you have Fun Ladies!	It's so Funny.
Ladies relaxing	Judy Mayo Class
Marilyn McDonald taking Judy Mayo Class.	Jean Ellison and Donna Wessel ready for the class.
Gloria's class waiting for latecomers.	Lorie Reece, Lee Zimmer and Kay Vuichard.

Gateway Decorative Artists Chapter meeting: June 10, 2007 "Summer De-Lite" click photo for larger view
Auction pieces that were donated	Auction pieces
Auction pieces	Mary Jo answering questions about Cheri Rol Seminar

The gals are getting their refreshments and settling in

Memory Boxes turned in at the meeting
Marilyn McDonald's make-it/take-it for retreat	Karen Steiner's make-it/take-it for retreat.
Jeanette Bishop's make-it/take-it for retreat	Cindy Roop's make-it/take-it for retreat
Mary Jo and Vada (a.k.a. Vanna) auctioning off a picture painted by Judi Krause.	Mary Jo and Lorie (the NEW a.k.a. Vanna) auctioning off a Message board painted by Mary Jo Kumer.
Mary Jo and Lorie again auctioning off a bird house painted by Kay Vuichard.

Gateway Decorative Artists Linda Coulter Grisaille Seminar August 25,26, 2007 click photo for larger view

Gateway Decorative Artists Janelle Johnson Colored Pencil Seminar June 23,24, 2007 click photo for larger view

The ladies are ready to begin!!
Jeff and Janelle Johnson getting things set up for us.	Jeff Johnson gathering product for us.
Janelle helping out with suggestions	Jean Hoffman working on her piece.
Janelle explaining a technique.	Marilyn Hartnett busy at work
Darlene (Deb Finklang's cousin) joined us. She did very well.	The ladies are listening intently to Janelle explain the next step.
Ginger German is doing well on her piece.	Our GROUP picture

Gateway Decorative Artists Chapter meeting: June 10, 2007 "Summer De-Lite" click photo for larger view
Our Membership Chairman - Lorie and her helper Mother, Lee talking with Vada.	Retreat Projects on display
Ladies enjoying their food.	Ladies waiting to start the meeting.
Ladies in line for the food	Ladies chatting before the meeting.
the ladies are enjoying the paint in	Everyone listening carefully.
Lee Zimmer loading her brush	"Need a drink"
Cindys Samples for the paint in today	Memory Boxes

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF DECORATIVE PAINTERS Convention May 29 - June 02 Anaheim, CA
Flying over the mountains to Anaheim, CA These were shot somewhere over Colorado.	Janie Parisi manning the TDA information booth at the Anaheim conference.
the SDP Boutique Booth	Pricilla Hauser
Marilyn with one of the piece she did at the Anaheim convention.	Lorie Reece with two of her pieces. At the Chapter's conference. Lovely Hat Marilyn Hartnett.
Jillybean Fitzhenry	The Ladies are parading the hats.
	Lorie Reece having fun
Our dessert at the Banquet
One of the table decorations	Another table decoration! What a beautiful job they did.

	Gloria Falk & Janie Parisi enjoying some sightseeing in Calabasas, CA after the conference in Anaheim.
Brad Pitt and George Clooney.	A special event for Ocean's Thirteen at Graumann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Daman get their foot and hand prints in cement in the theatre courtyard.


Pacific Ocean at Mailbu Beach	On Mulholland Drive looking down on Hollywood. See LosAngeles in the background.

Gateway Decorative Artists Scheewe Demonstration Weekend April 27,28,29, 2007 click photo for larger view
Our instructor - Trisha Tyler	Donna Wessel evaluating her Watercolor.
Lorie Reece really concentrating on her piece.	Judy Dodson working hard on hers.
Marilyn Hartnett looks relaxed and is enjoying this seminar.	Mary Jo Kumer working on her piece.
The geraniums on the slate board project.	Watercolor greting cards with texture medium - FUN!!
Liz Geers, Trisha Tyler and Donna Wessel	The Watercolor Spring Scene.
The Gals are really into it now..from left to right.. Judy Dodson, Kay Vuichard, Judy West, Deb Finklang, Josee Laferriere, Cindy Rupp	Trisha is helping Judy West with her Piece.
Another winter scene gretting card we did.	Back row: Judy Dodson, Kay Vuichard, Deb Finklang Donna Wessel, Gloria Falk, Josee Laferriere, Judy West. Liz Geers, Trisha Tyler, Mary Jo Kumer & Lorie Reece. On the floor: Marilyn Hartnett & Cindy Rupp.

Gateway Decorative Artists Chapter meeting: April 15, 2007 "Grapes on a wine bottle" click photo for larger view
Lee Zimmer and Lorie Reece (mother/daughter) are greeting our members and guests with such smiles and laughter.	The ladies are visiting. We had a nice turnout for this meeting.
Tracy Kocher brought paints and brushes to sell. A nice opportunity for the gals.	Mary Jo explaining the upcoming seminars to Delia Larkins, Liz Geers in the background with New member margaret Van Kaenel.
The ladies are working on their pieces.
Ellen teaching her grapes on a wine bottle.	We had a nice group stay and paint.
Memory Boxes

Gateway Decorative Artists Lyne Deptula Seminar March 23,24,25, 2007 click photo for larger view
Friday	Saturday and Sunday

Gateway Decorative Artists Chapter meeting: February 4, 2007 "Painting on leaves" click photo for larger view
Shirley Noltkemper (guest) and Jean Ellison......checking out the refreshment table.	Judy Mayo with her tilt top table.

Patty Bilyeau, Bre and Suzanne Koestner	The gals are busy painting leaves

Samples of Karen Steiner's leaves	memory boxes