the show...

The opening of my show was so fun! First I'd like to say a big thank you to Chris & Leila from Little Monsters and The Flint St. Gallery for hosting my show. Then a big thank you to all of my friends and family that showed up to the event! It turned out to be a great day, no really... 77 and SUNNY! A crazy out of the blue perfect day. It felt like mid-June! Anyway... it was fun chatting about art, sipping wine and noshing on cheese + crackers. I didn't get photos of all of the artwork that was hung or even everyone that attended but here are a few photos...

my friends christy + chris (cuties!)

my nephew connor (he loved the store!)

my pal maggie + her friend jeff

our hostesses: chris + leila

that's my mom in the purple and my hubby jeff in orange in the back

my two aunts: joann + carol

my mom-in-law mary lou in the blue (and a little rhyming too!)

my artist pal jen + her cutie-patootie gianna

grandma sullivan (psssst! she's 99 and lookin' fabulous)

solo exhibition : flint street gallery

I have BIG news and I'm super excited about it! I'm having a solo art exhibition at the Flint St. Gallery located within "Little Monsters" in Lake Orion. The focus will be on my Barbie doll illustrations and I'll have some other work there as well. The opening reception is Sunday, April 10th from 4-6 pm. I'd love to see lots of familiar faces! The show runs from April 4th - May 28th.

About the gallery/store:

The Flint St. Gallery is inside of the Little Monsters. Little Monsters is owned by Christine McKenna and Leila Freijy. If you've ever seen the movie "You Got Mail" with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, think of the cute, neighborhood friendly bookstore that Meg's character owned in the film. It's got the same vibe as that, but with toys. Everything is so unique. You'll find toys you definitely won't be finding at the big-box toy stores and toys made in the U.S. I could have spent hours in there just looking at all of the fun stuff. What I really loved is that Leila's son drew their logo! Chris and Leila are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all of the products they sell in the shop and are willing to help you pick out that perfect toy! What's also great about them is that they love art, are big on community spirit and they love promoting local artists! In the back of the shop they have created the Flint St. Gallery. The gallery typically hosts individual shows from 2-3 months. Immediately upon walking into the store, I knew this place was for me! It definitely fits my kid at heart personality and I'm so excited to be hosting my first solo show with them.

Hope to see you there!

16 W. Flint Street, Lake Orion, MI 48361

248.814.8697

Psst... I have more exciting news coming soon too!

creatively yours,

cheryl