Update: Southern Sweets Owner Nancy Cole Featured in Decaturish

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The story of the painting, “Butterflies for Nancy,” that Penny Treese and myself recently put up for auction for the Nancy Cole Care Fund to help with her terminal illness has been published by Decaturish. (Like them on Facebook.)

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Another Decatur business owner, Larry McDaniel of Trinity Title on East Ponce, decided with his wife to purchase the painting and give it back to Nancy and her husband. They hope it will soon be hanging in her downtown Decatur Southern Sweets Bakery, alongside the artwork of her husbands’, Phil Allen.

The two couples had bonded by frequenting the restaurant about three times a week over the last several years. Both wives have struggled with cancer. They have all taken a class together from Penny and myself, which is how we met. We will continue to pray for and support this family.

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*Click here to read whole article in Decaturish.

UPDATE: “Butterflies” SOLD in Auction for Nancy Cole Care Fund

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Please consider viewing the listing on EBay for this painting we gave to this cause, and consider making a donation to our former student, also the owner of the lovely Southern Sweets Bakery.

*UPDATE: BIDDING IS NOW CLOSED FOR OUR PAINTING BUT DONATIONS STILL APPRECIATED*

From Kim McGill Stuart and Penny Treese:

“We would like to invite you to help Nancy Cole during this difficult time by making a donation to help with the cost of her home care. Last year cancer cells were found in Nancy’s liver tissue, and despite treatment, she continued to deteriorate. Treatment was halted this year, and Nancy was transferred home where she’s receiving constant care.

Nancy, and her husband, were brief art students of ours, her energy made such an impact on us. Her excitement and creativity was moving. It was a joy having her in our class and pleasure meeting her and her husband.”

Thank you sincerely for any help that can be given.
Here are pictures and close-ups of the painting we collaborated on (click to enlarge):

 

JURIED-IN Kudzu Art Zone 2015 Juried Exhibition in Downtown Norcross

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IT IS THE SOURCE OF ALL THINGS: 24″ x 24″
Wax on Board with Nails and Twine, by KMcGS

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This work of mine has been accepted into the 2015 Juried Exhibition at Kudzu Art Zone. (Diana Toma, Juror).

Please visit the gallery in the lovely Historic Downtown Norcross through July 17th to see the works!

*Kudzu Art Zone: 116 Carlyle Street, Norcross, GA, 30071 Tel:770.840.9844 Get map/directions here.

“Kudzu Art Zone’s 2015 Open Juried Exhibition received an unprecedented amount of artwork this year as we had nearly 100 artist’s participation totaling over 230 entries. Because this event is open to all artists in Georgia and includes all subject matter, the entries represent a wide range of artistic media and artistic perceptions. We encourage you to visit the gallery and review the art during the exhibition June 5 through July 17. We will be hosting an opening reception on June 5; an evening of conversation, celebration and awards presentation.”

“Buoyant Butterflies” Bidding Open: Nancy Cole Care Fund

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Please consider viewing the listing on EBay for this painting we gave to this cause, and consider making a donation to our former student, also the owner of the lovely Southern Sweets Bakery.

From Kim McGill Stuart and Penny Treese:

“We would like to invite you to help Nancy Cole during this difficult time by making a donation to help with the cost of her home care. Last year cancer cells were found in Nancy’s liver tissue, and despite treatment, she continued to deteriorate. Treatment was halted this year, and Nancy was transferred home where she’s receiving constant care.

Nancy, and her husband, were brief art students of ours, her energy made such an impact on us. Her excitement and creativity was moving. It was a joy having her in our class and pleasure meeting her and her husband.”

Thank you sincerely for any help that can be given.
Here are pictures and close-ups of the painting we collaborated on (click to enlarge):

 

JURIED-IN Spruill Gallery: Student & Faculty Juried Exhibit

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BURNT OFFERINGS: UNIVERSE OF VIBRATIONS 1 has been selected and marked as sold!

2015, Encaustic wax on burnt birch panel, 21 x 12″

Come see my work and many other amazing pieces!

*June 4 – August 8: Dunwoody, GA

*Opening Reception and Awards Presentation: Thursday June 4, 6 – 9 PM

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Now Showing in Art Sandy Springs 2015: PALATE TO PALETTE! – Annual Bows ArtSS BASH

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“What thoughts are to the individual, art is to the community as a whole. That’s where you reflect on who you are, who you hope to be, what you’ve gone through, and where you hope to go.”  -Wendell Pierce

Kim’s pieces have been entered into the Art Sandy Springs 5th Annual Bows ArtSS BASH: Sandy Spring’s premier Art event, “Palate to Palette,” a fundraiser celebrating visual and culinary arts. There will be music by the Gary Chumney Trio. You won’t want to miss this!

*SATURDAY APRIL 25, 2015, 6-10 PM.

*At The Huntcliff River Club in Sandy Springs: 9072 River Run.

Follow this link for tickets to this grand event!

My pieces in this exhibit/auction/sale, with close-ups:

Spun Me About: by Kim McGill Stuart. 24 x 24.

Sources of Pain: by Kim McGill Stuart. 24 x 24.

Buoyant Butterflies: Collaboration by Kim McGill Stuart and Penny Treese. 30 x 40.