Beauty and the Bonnet

Greetings Gossip Lovers,

So, it would appear this little lady was a bit less than thrilled with her Cream Egg. She was probably hoping for a Peep.

Either way she grew up to be a "smiler," not to mention one heck of a fine painter. Recognize her?

I doubt this second photo helps much – of course that’s why I put it here.

I know what you're thinking. You think I have it out for her. Why else would I post the poor unsuspecting woman's graduation photo?

Face it folks with time ALL graduation pics have "that look." And there lies my defense.

Who among us has a year book photo that doesn't horrify or induce hives? We're definitely in this league together! - And besides. Look. She's cute. AND her glasses are fashionable again.

Moreover, would it be SO terrible if we got a tiny chuckle from say - the hair. It's been a long winter after all and no harm done; am I right?

So, have you figured out who it is yet?


Hint: She was awarded honorary distinction Master Pastelist from the Pastel Society of America, and full Artist status by the Copley Society of Boston.

Hint 2: Works the Foreside streets.

And finally, she's a lady with a fine sense of humor - or at least I hope so.

Well here she is, still wearing dapper chapeaus and sporting a good-natured smile.

Meet Gail Sauter, pastel and oil artist, whose studio is on Government St, Kittery, Maine.

Gail says if you see the light on tap on the door and come on in. She’s fine with folks dropping by the studio if she's in - check out her paintings, (like those included here).

Well G Lovers, it sounds as if we have a wonderful, warm weekend coming our way. Might be a great time for a Kittery Foreside stroll. There's a lot of art along that route these days.

Yours in the shared love of a fine art walk,

Gossip Lady

"The power of art lies in its ability to engage the mind and inspire the spirit.” Gail Sauter

Check out Gail's blog; a Journal: A Painter on Painting