Dear Liza,
This weekend we got to meet some more Portland artists!
Auntie Bridgett and I walked through a light rain to Dona White’s house and met her, Kass Battin and Bobby Mathews, and had a wonderful chat while enjoying their art. The art looked especially fine hanging against the bright wallpapers.
Dona White paints in many styles; abstracts, figures, and a wild, fun Impressionism.
Bobby Mathews paints people, animals and country scenes with a light, humorous style. Some are taken from old family photos and others from visits to farms that surround the Portland are.
Kass Battin is a woman after my own heart, a quilter. She and I chatted for quite a while about sewing machines (she has a fine Bernina) and fabric shops ( we share our love of Cool Cottons). I loved her use of bright colors contrasted with black and white prints.
We enjoyed our visit very much, and headed out into the nearly clearing skies and made it home in time for lunch.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 