Oils and Pastels by Margaret Dyer

I hope this link to the video works... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-puUNz0DOU&feature=email I've sold two so far...

Join us! June 16-30. Class is limited to 7 students. http://labonneetoile.com/workshops/Dyer2012.pdf

"Pastry Chefs" is another 6"x6" pastel at the Randy Higbee 6x6 exhibition. $425. Opening reception December 3, 5:00-9:00. Randy Higbee Gallery 102 Kalmus Costa Mesa, CA 92626 randyhigbeegallery.com

I have several pieces in the Randy Higbee Gallery "6 Inch Squared" exhibition, December 3-22. Opening reception Saturday, December 3, 5:00-9:00. Wish I could see the show. I suspect it's a fun show to see, with all pieces being 6x6 inches. And at affordable prices, just in time for Christmas! Randy Higbee Gallery 102 Kalmus Costa Mesa, CA 92626 randyhigbeegallery.com

Just got home from teaching my last 3 day workshop of the year at The Veranda Bed and Breakfast, in Senoia, Georgia. What a perfect way to end my year. The beautifully decorated 1800's home was a thrill to wake up in every morning; the late October weather and brilliant colors outside the windows embellished the mood. I even got to share the weekend with my daughter, Meg, who posed for us all weekend (pictured). It was a great group of artists and Laura and Rick Reynolds, owners and ex-inlaws of mine (that's Laura pictured standing in the dining room), could not have indulged us more. Actually, maybe they indulged too much...lavish breakfasts, cookies all day long, wine in the evenings, even a birthday cake and champagne to celebrate 2 students' birthdays on the last day of the class. We're already making plans for another in October 2012. Many of the students plan to do it again! I got home Sunday night and fell into the bed at 8:30; slept till 8 the next morning. It...

One-day workshop at my studio: October 8. There's still room.

Anybody interested in taking my art workshop near Atlanta? How about October 28-30 at The Veranda, in Senoia, GA (near Newnan), a gorgeous victorian bed and breakfast. Breakfasts to die for. I'd love to fill the place. For more info: http://www.margaretdyer.com/veranda.html I'm writing from Montreal, where tomorrow I'll begin teaching a couple of classes, then I go to Toronto to teach another. I'll try to take pictures of it all. Sorry I haven't been writing. Life has just been...challenging. I figure keeping busy is the best thing to do. It also helps pay the rent.