April 11, 2010. San Antonio, Tx. The Greenhouse Gallery.

I love it when good behavior is rewarded. This art gallery has been in business for twenty six years, opened at a time when the whole art world was in love with abstract art. Jim and Mark were brave and also had the idea that they were not the only people in the world who enjoyed realistic art, so they opened a gallery in San Antonio specializing old fashioned good art. They have been rewarded and the gallery has grown and expanded several times over the years. They were quick to use the Internet to display their artists work, so now many works are sold on line. They both have a good eye for art and have been careful to select excellent artist. Ken and I love to attend a show in their gallery, and remind ourselves of their success, that a gallery in an out of the way gallery in a city not known for art has achieved remarkable results.

Last evening we attended a Salon Show and competition. Every year they invite artists who have not shown their work in the Greenhouse Gallery, submit two works of art for a juried show and display. Almost 400 pieces of art were on display, from 11 countries and 37 states. The quality of the work was high. A champagne reception was held for special customers so of course we attended, along with many many people and lots of the artists. Friday evening the awards were distributed, so by the time we arrived, all the ribbons were in place, in many different categories. The artist chooses the selling price, so in some instances the prices are inexpensive and others very expensive, the prices selected by how much the artist really wanted money. The show was wonderful. We purchased several small pieces.

Our first purchase was the beginning piece of my new collection, paintings of women reading. Four paintings of ladies reading were on display, but two were too expensive for me and one was already sold, so I bought the only painting available. We also settled the question of birthday presents for David and Suzanne, so our time was well spent. Congratulations to Jim and Mark who had a good idea and successfully carried through on their dream. It is a wonderful gallery.