¨*•.¸¸•*¨*• Happy New Year¨*•.¸¸•*¨*•

"May all your dreams come true" Thanks to all my clients &
visitors for making 2009 a great year & the future so bright~ Darcy

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"May the Spirit be with you"

"Father Christmas"

" Im not sure who wrote the poem below, but after reading
it I had to illustrate it~" Its done with quache on illustration
board. Its framed too~

Father Christmas

"The long velvet robe, trimmed in mink, provides swift movement from place to place..
Antique sleigh bells & braided cords worn on his pouch signify hope...
Twigs of evergreen decoration on his beret & staff represent the harbinger of spring..
The bag of switches slung over his shoulder provides children with an

incentive to be good or else...

Wherever Father Christmas goes, he brings the Magic & Beauty of Christmas with Him...

Merry Christmas to all!
Thanks~ Darcy

"Father Christmas"

10x20" Quache,

Framed in a double mat, Price: $910.00

PS. Check out "Father Christmas" canvas tote bag.

(The elves in the studio like to put glitter on them. )

"May the Spirit be with you"

Father Christmas canvas tote available at:

http://www.cafepress.com/darcygerdes.13930641

10 oz heavyweight natural canvas fabric
Full side and bottom gusset
22" reinforced self-fabric handles
Machine washable
Measures 15" x 18" x 6


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"How much is that Harley in the Window?"

Merry Christmas... Thought I'd share a little "diddy" this year for Christmas. Wrote it last year, to feature a giclee release of "Crow Spirit" a canvas print. The tittle: "How Much is that Harley in the Window" & is sung to "How Much is the Doggie in the Window"

Hope you enjoy it~ Happy Holidays! Darcy

"How Much is that Harley in the Window"

Darcy Gerdes ©2009

How much is that Harley in the window? (roar! ROAR)

The one with the shinny new tail

How much is that Harley in the window? (roar! ROAR!)

I do hope that Harley's for sale.

I must take a trip to Flying Pigment Studio

And leave my poor sweetheart alone

If he has a Hog, he won't be so all alone with his radio

And the Harley will have a good home.

How much is that Harley in the window? (roar! ROAR!)

The one with the shinny new tail

How much is that Harley in the window? (roar! ROAR!)

I do hope that Harley's for sale.

I read in the paper there are riders (roar! ROAR!)

With tail-lights that shine in the dark

My love needs a Harley to protect him

And scare them away with one quick park.

I don't want a Honda or Vespa

I don't want a bike with pearls

I don't want a little motor of blah

He can buy the bike for his girl.

How much is that Harley in the window?

It’s $450.00, a signed canvas print

At the Flying Pigment Studio window

Just for your va room~Va Room~ (hint! HINT!!)

"crow spirit" Keeper of Sacred Law" 24x36"

giclee canvas gallery wrapped print price: $450.00

http://flyingpigmentstudio.com/m_o_t_o_r_c_y_c_l_e_s.htm

Fine Art Printmaking by Adtech Giclee- Featuring The Latest in Micro-Piezo Printing Technology, Long-Life Fade-Resistant Archival Pigments and the World's Finest Imported and DomesticAcid-Free, Archival Papers and Cotton Canvas That Give Your Art the Look and Feel of the Original Paintings."This unique "Museum Wrap" provides a clean, finished look fromfront, side and back. The canvas is wrapped around wooden support bars to create a finished look that allows you to hang the piece withouta frame or it can be framed with any standard frame.

Artist: Darcy Gerdes ©2009

"Art is a pigment of your imagination"

Flying Pigment Studio

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The artwork that is contained in this website/blog is copyright. Other than for purposes of and subject to the conditions prescribed under the copyright laws of the United States, no part of it in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) can be altered, reproduced, sorted in a retrieval system or transmitted without prior written permission from artist, Darcy Gerdes, Flying Pigment Studio ©2009

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Work In Progress, "Earth Rising" ©2009

Work in Progress, "Earth Rising"
12x36" acrylic on gallery wrapped linen

"Terrestrial Reflections on our Orbital Moon~" darcy gerdes

This painting revealed itself to me in a dream.

great quotes:

"Water is the driving force of all nature." Leonardo da Vinci

"Beauty is a primeval phenomenon, which itself never makes its appearance, but the reflection of which is visible in a thousand different utterances of the creative mind, and is as various as nature herself." Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

"Water is the soul of the earth." Robert A Swanson & W.H. Auden

'No one can see their reflection in running water.

It is only in still water that we can see." Taoist proverb

Thanks for stoppin in..

Merry Christmas~ Darcy

PS. thank you to all my new followers here at the blog...

Artist: Darcy Gerdes ©2009
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The artwork that is contained in this website/blog is copyright. Other than for purposes of and subject to the conditions prescribed under the copyright laws of the United States, no part of it in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) can be altered, reproduced, sorted in a retrieval system or transmitted without prior written permission from artist, Darcy Gerdes, Flying Pigment Studio ©2009

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"Corner Lodge"

Update:11/14/09

"WhoOOHOoo, meeting w/client went really GOOD~
We'll be doing more later ...will be used as "logo"
on the lodge's promotional material. Thank you Denney~


"Corner Lodge" Fern Valley, CA
16x20" Derwent Graphic Pencil, illustration paper.
Artist: Darcy Gerdes
Commission by D. Herr, CA

The Witch Tree~

Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen,Voices whisper in the trees, "Tonight is Halloween!" ~Dexter Kozen

Happy Halloween & Best Witches~

Awhile ago, a friend, wanted to show me this tree, called "The Witch Tree", located somewhere in the San Jacinto mtns. I've been sworn to secrecy of its location . . .

these poor souls told bout the witch tree . . .

Flying Pigment Studio Gallery, Halloween, 07

Skelton acrylic sketch used in

Trafford Publishing: The Bible and Wildlife Conservation

by Gene L. Gerdes, illustrations by Darcy Gerdes.

52 pages; quality trade paperback (soft cover);

illustrated; catalogue #04-1781; ISBN 1-4120-3974-6

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International Artist Day wow, how cool~

2009 ARTIST DAY ---INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DAY

October 25th every year has been selected as International Artist Day.

This worldwide tribute to artists will honor and bring recognition to the contributions they have made to civilization. Everyone around the world can do something special on that day to enhance the visual arts: take an artist to lunch, host an exhibition, buy a piece of art, attend a gallery show, visit a studio of your favorite artist. Blog each other, let your local news papers and tv be aware.. Also try and have your city proclaim this wonderful day. If we don't help make this happen worldwide it will not perpetuate itself. Please get involved.

If you would like to help promote this important day please put our link on your web site. As artists we need to network together. Please let me know when you do this and we will link yours as well.

Marilyn Hurst http://www.marilynhurst.com/ Canada
IAD Shirts www.cafepress.com/intartistday


Here are some suggestions for events, on International Artist Day.

1.Have the Mayor of your city proclaim this day, October 25th, as International Artist Day every year. The mayor has the right to make proclamations. So a council vote is not needed.

2.For a visual exposure have your local media film an interview and do an article about the Artist(s) in your area.

3.Have businesses sponsor an Artist by purchasing a painting for their lobby, or hosting a show.

4.Treat your favorite Artist to lunch or dinner.

5.With so much up and coming new talent out there, why not help sponsor an emerging artist, through a weekend workshop or fundraiser.

6.Advertise International Artist Day by downloading our logo and using it to print posters or invitations for events.

7.As a gallery owner, host an Open House with as many of your represented Artists in attendance.

8.As an individual art lover, throw a house party featuring your Artist friend(s) and their artwork, of course!

9.Host an “Art Auction” in a restaurant with a guest speaker to talk about art appreciation, art history (briefly) and the importance art plays in our society. Charge per plate. This money can be used to help sponsor new talent in the schools.

10.Send International Artist Day greeting/post cards to all your supporters to show your appreciation and thank them for honoring Artists and supporting the arts.

11.If you have any type of website, add the International Artist Day link and feature a different artist of the month, every month with a short biography.

12.Most of us drive so why not have some magnetic decals or bumper stickers made to promote International Artist Day to display on your vehicle. This would help the awareness to develop.


Think its a brilliant idea~ good studio event, planning mine for Oct. 25, 2010!

Kind Regards, Darcy
"Art is a pigment of your imagination"

Painted oak leaf, Shadow box framed: "Rain drops keep falling on my head" sold

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With regret, I would like to let you all know, that I closed the gallery on the Wkend of Oct. 10, after the Art Walk and Wine Tasting. Its been a very tough year. I've really enjoyed the gallery & was wonderful experience, meeting the public, showing artists work and mine. The Gallery Opened on Art Walk 3 yrs ago & so closed on Art Walk 09. My very last hr of business I sold an original, "Power Vision" 10x20" acrylic. Who knew? LOL~

ALOT GREAT MEMORIES~ friends, family, clients, 4th of July parades, Halloween Parade, AAI events..and the very special talented artists: Kathleen Chaney, Dore Capitani, Sherry Chaney, Carol Rice, Jan Jaspers-Fayer, Marcia Cox, Robin Latimer. Local Musicians: Ron Boustead, Joey Latimer, Change Required & Sandii Castleberry. Most of the artists that were in the gallery have galleries that have taken them in. The studio will only feature artist Darcy Gerdes originals, prints & giclee's.

I'm not going far. Its an adjustment of location~ Ive a beautiful studio and NO rent~LOL~ No worries~ just a change and change is good. I am joining AAI as a studio and do most of their events. I also learned that Im an artist, not a merchant & that running a business took too much time away from painting.

Call to make appointment or you might catch me in my pj's!!
Thank You to all Idyllwildians, Clients & Artists~ ...

Warmest Regards, Darcy Gerdes

Flying Pigment Studio
"Art is a Pigment of Your Imagination"
P.O. Box 1557
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-8812 flyingpigmentstudio.com

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Flying Pigment Studio Zonnin out today~

The Studio, a room to which the artist consigns himself for life, is naturally important, not only as a workplace, but as a source of inspiration. And it usually manages, one way or another, to turn up in his product" Grace Glueck quote

This is SOoo true~
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It’s time for AAI’s 12th Annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting!

IDYLLWILD, CA, 10/2/09 – Mark your calendars for October 10, one of the most fun and festive days of the year in the mountain town of Idyllwild. From 2 – 5pm, art lovers and wine enthusiasts will come together for the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting.

This is the AAI’s 12th year of celebrating the art and wine event, which has evolved from a affair thought up by two local gallery owners to bring traffic to Idyllwild galleries, into an event that draws excellent wineries and visitors each year to the San Jacinto Mountains.

The event is sponsored by the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association. Representatives from as many as 20 of the association, as well as other local area wineries, will be on hand at AAI galleries to show off their wares. Taste their new releases and enjoy tried and true favorites. Middle Ridge Winery, Hart Winery, Stuart Cellars, Wilson Creek Winery, Shadow Mountain Vineyards, and St. James Spirits are some of the wineries participating.

A commemorative wine glass, which can be purchased through the Town Crier web site as wellas at the event, serves as your ticket. Stroll along the gallery route, or hop on the complimentary shuttle, and join the fun. Wine glasses sell for $25 each.

Proceeds from the Art Walk and Wine Tasting promote art and art education in local schools. The event helps fund the smARTS program at Idyllwild School and contributes to the scholarship fund at the Idyllwild Arts Academy.

Four Corners Gallery will display the work of esteemed painter Ying Liu. Liu, a native of China, has work in private homes across the United States and took first prize, in 2004, in the national juried exhibition of Art Methods and Materials, sponsored by American Artist Magazine.

Also featured is the work of artist and gallery owner Elena Kern. Kern is known for her exquisite landscape paintings and is a two-time winner of AAI’s Artist of the Year award. The Super 300 Blues Band will perform as well as vocalist and guitarist Gene Geno.

Florist in the Forest and Gallery is featuring award winning artist Shirloz, also known as Shirley Jordan. Jordan is a certified Terry Madden watercolor Instructor who works, primarily, in the medium of watercolors. She also paints in acrylics, pen and ink, colored pencils, chalks and oils. Jordan’s goal is to illustrate children's books. While at the gallery, enjoy brownies from Gary's Deli and live musical entertainment.

To honor the late artist Ed Bucher, creator of the Curious Critters, Florist in the Forest will be giving away one of Bucher’s creations in a free drawing. Bucher, who recently passed away, was a WWII veteran who moved to Idyllwild in 2004. His contributions to the Idyllwild art scene included wood working and metal welding.

At Flying Pigment Studio Gallery, AAI member artists, including artist/owner Darcy Gerdes, Kathleen Chaney, Dore Capitani, Carol Rice, Jan Jaspers-Fayer and Marcia Cox. The artists will show new work in acrylics, oil, photography, raku, bronze and art rocks. The eclectic mountain boutique gallery features an outdoor art garden and a work patio where you’re likely to find one of the artists at work.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Sandii Castleberry will lead a musical ensemble that will perform jazz standards and other songs reaching back as far as the 40s.

The sounds of the band "Dorojo,” comprised of musicians Don Reed, Robin Rabins and Joey Latimer, will be enjoyed at Courtyard Gallery, along with the work of Courtyard regulars Carol Mills, Judith Lepuschitz, Helen Atik, Terry Rothrock, Chinlee Chang, Debbie Crowell, Robin Rabins and Trish Tuley. Also on display will be the work of Courtyard’s guest artist Nel Ivancich, who currently has a solo show at the Phillips Gallery in Salt Lake City.

“Each of the paintings for my Courtyard Gallery exhibit is a response to the moment,” said Ivancich. “the relentless wind stirring things up in my garage where I paint, a passage from something I read the night before, the sound of birds having what seems to be serious dialog, or nothing more than the earlier layers of paint I’m about to add to.”

Quiet Creek "Living Room" Gallery, at Quiet Creek Inn, one of Idyllwild's newest galleries, hopes "walkers" will jog a bit further and go another mile below the village to view one of Idyllwild's largest collections of fine art paintings, vintage posters, photography, pottery, and glass art. On six acres along Strawberry Creek, the Living Room will offer a selection of wines to complement pleasant music, a peaceful setting and a wide selection of award-winning artists.

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild is a 501()3 organization. For more information, visit the AAI web site at http://www.artinidyllwild.com/.

Contact: Lon Mercer
877-439-5278
artalliancemedia@gmail.com

Oct.10 12th Annual Art Walk & Wine Tasting!

Oct. 10 - 12th Annual Art Walk & Wine Tasting

More info: Printable PDF flyer:

http://www.artinidyllwild.com/AAIOct09.pdf

Stroll the streets of Idyllwild with your keepsake wine glass to the ambiance of live musicand special exhibits in member galleries. Proceeds are committed to art education. 2-5pm.

Buy tickets at http://www.shop.towncrier.com/category.sc?categoryId=15op.towncrier.com/category.sc?categoryId=15

At Flying Pigment Studio Gallery, AAI member artists, including artist/owner Darcy Gerdes, Kathleen Chaney, Dore Capitani, Carol Rice, Jan Jaspers-Fayer and Marcia Cox. The artists will show new work in acrylics, oil, photography, raku, bronze and art rocks. The eclectic mountain boutique gallery features an outdoor art garden and a work patio where you’re likely to find one of the artists at work. flyingpigmentstudio.com or 951-659-4010

Meet Our Musician: Sandii Castleberry!

http://www.sandiicastleberry.com/

She is a singer songwriter guitarist/vocalist entertainer from Southern California who is about as diverse musically as one can get. She leads musical ensembles that perform jazz standards, songs from the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's etc., eclectic rock, blues, bluegrass, country, traditional folk, holiday, patriotic, and children's entertainment.

Flying Pigment Studio Gallery

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9.11 Never Forget~

9.11 Never Forget

"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." ~Moshe Dayan

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ICRC Sept.16 Speakers Series, Co-sponsored by Art Alliance of Idyllwild

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) will co-sponsor the Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC) September 16 Speaker's Series event "The Frozen Moment - Iconic Photographs of the 19th and 20th Centuries."

The engagement will feature a presentation by Steve Hudson of the Idyllwild Arts Academy and will be held at the Rainbow Inn beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by the discussion at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. Click on the link below for additional details:

http://www.idyllwildrecreation.org/ICRCsep09.pdf

Art Alliance of Idyllwild's 11th Annual Juried Member Show

IDYLLWILD, CA, 9/8/09 – Artists in Idyllwild are putting the finishing touches and strokes on their submissions for the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s 11th Annual Juried Member Show. The three-day event takes place September 11 – 13, at the Rainbow Inn, located at 54420 South Circle Dr. The public is invited and there is no charge for the festivities.

The celebration begins Friday evening with an opening reception from 6-8pm. Come enjoy refreshments as you browse the fine works of original art submitted by the AAI’s 75 artist members. Their work includes painting, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, metal art, glass, photography, fiber arts and furniture.

Among those submitting their work is Idyllwild photographer John Simpson. Simpson presents his stirring monochromatic print, "Portrait of a Serengeti Lion." In this haunting image, the viewer experiences the unique perspectives of this magnificent animal, not only from a distinct eye-to-eye point of view, but from a deeply emotional one. All proceeds from the sale of this image will go to AIDS orphans of Lyasomboro School, Tanzania, Africa.

At the reception, juror awards will be presented for the best photography, abstract art, representational art and three-dimensional work. Artists and guests will decide the Artists’ Award and the People’s Choice Award.

The 2009 Juried Members Show is sponsored by Idyllwild’s Middle Ridge Winery and is part of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s “Second Saturdays” series, which features an interesting art event on the second Saturday of each month from March through October. The Art Alliance of Idyllwild is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to promote local galleries and artists, while furthering art and art education in the charming mountain town.

For more information on the Juried Member Show, and other AAI events, call the Art Alliance at 877-439-5278 (877-IDYLART), or visit the AAI web site at: http://www.artinidyllwild.com/.

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Buy Tickets now at the Town Crier for the 12th Annual Art Walk & Wine Tasting~

This is our most popular event each year and draws some two thousand visitors to our local galleries. Stroll the streets of Idyllwild with your keepsake wine glass to the ambiance of live music and special exhibits in membergalleries. Each gallery hosts a local winery from the Southern California area and cheese and crackers are provided by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. Proceeds are committed to art education. Free Shuttle service provided.

12th Annual Art Walk & Wine Tasting, Oct. 10, Buy tickets now at Shop the Town Crier!

http://www.shop.towncrier.com/category.sc?categoryId=15

Art Alliance of Idyllwild:

http://www.artinidyllwild.com/Art_Alliance_x.html

Olé Olé Olé

Olé Olé Olé

Anyone who has a creative bone in their body MUST watch this video by Elizabeth Gilbert

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html

http://www.elizabethgilbert.com/

SAVE the Wild Tigers~ International Fund for Animal Welfare

"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language." ~ Martin Buber

im passionate about tigers.

This is "Narrow Vision", a 10x20" acrylic on

Russian Linen Gallery Wrap, part of the Vision Series

created to show rare and endangered animals~

Please take a moment, & read the following newsletter from

International Fund for Animal Welfare, from Fred O'Regan. IFAW President

Thanks, Darcy





You can help us save wild tigers before it's too late

Tigers farms are threatening the survival of wild tigers.



International Fund for Animal Welfare
http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw_international/index.php






Click here to urge the U.S. the lead the way in saving wild tigers

Wild tiger numbers have dwindled in recent years to perilously low numbers - there are now less than 4,000 remaining. Already under threat from habitat and prey loss, wild tigers now face a serious threat to their existence from tiger farming.

Well the time has come to stop tiger farming in its tracks! Tiger farms are a big cat's worst nightmare: tigers are used to roaming large areas of land, but in farms they're confined in small cages...and they're "speed-bred" and even in-bred!...and the babies are torn from their mothers at three months - as opposed to three years in the wild - so the mothers can breed again and again.

And if that's not bad enough, tiger farming has become a serious threat to the survival of wild tigers as well.Here's why: Tigers were once hunted for their pelts, and for their bones which are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating arthritis and rheumatism. The result is that tiger populations were hunted down to dangerously low levels, so low that China banned the domestic trade in tiger bone in 1993.

So it seemed that wild tigers were safe from hunters...but not for long.In the late 1990's, wealthy businessmen began farming tigers and making tiger bone available for trade. Tiger farming stimulates the market demand for tiger parts. However, not every tiger trader has a farm - many of them illegally hunt wild tigers, and then sell their parts on a thriving black market.

The United States, historically a leader on global tiger conservation, has proposed a new international effort to end tiger farming that it hopes to present at the next CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) conference.

I need you to send a message to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Salazar, strongly supporting his proposal to end tiger farming.

I've drafted an e-mail for you - click here to open it and then follow the simple instructions to send it.

We CAN stop tiger farming in its tracks - but only if we act quickly. Please send your message of support today while it's still fresh in your mind.

Thank you,Fred O'Regan

IFAW President

p.s. Tiger farming businessmen disguise their money-making ventures as "conservation breeding," but the truth is that tigers bred on these farms lack the vital skills needed to survive in the wild - so the farms have absolutely no value for conservation of the species.

Please help us put an end to tiger farming by sending an e-mail to Secretary Salazar today.

Success

Success

By Martin Buxbaum

"My Papa" pencil, Darcy Gerdes

You can use most any measure
When you're speaking of success
You can measure it in fancy home,
Expensive car or dress.
But the measure of your real success
Is the one you cannot spend.
It's the way your kids describe you
When they're talking to a friend.

Studio Zone~

The Studio, a room to which the artist consigns himself for life, is naturally important, not only as a workplace, but as a source of inspiration. And it usually manages, one way or another, to turn up in his product"
Grace Glueck quote



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PreOrdering Your Wine Glass for Art Walk & Wine Tasting

Hello there! It's time to BEAT THE RUSH!!!

It is time once again to prepare for our biggest event of the year. We have begun the preordering process for your wine glasses for the upcoming Art Walk and Wine Tasting event. Save time by not having to stand in long lines to purchase your glasses the day of the event.

Preorder them now on line at the Town Crier Website http://www.shop.towncrier.com/category.sc?categoryId=15
or check out the AAI website calendar page at
http://artinidyllwild.com/AAI_Calendarx.html and get your tickets there.

You can also visit your favorite AAI gallery and purchase tickets there. Beat the rush!

New this year we have discounted sales if you purchase in bulk. Details on the Town Crier website. All pre-sold glasses can be picked up at the WILL CALL table. No need to stand in the general sales line. We hope you can come out and enjoy this fantastic event! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to drop us a line.

Have a great day!
Lon Mercer

Rainbow Inn Bed & Breakfast
"Naturally Comfortable"

http://www.rainbow-inn.com/Rainbow_Innx.html

P.O. Box 3384
Idyllwild, CA 92549

951-659-0111

Flying Pigment Studio Gallery

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Work in progress on "Wild Solitude"

artist: Darcy Gerdes

12x36" acrylic, russian linen, gallery wrap
Gallery Patio

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