September 4th ~ OA Gallery Art Event

I had the opportunity to visit the OA Gallery in Kirkwood, Missouri for the Opening Reception of the Saint Louis Watercolor Society’s “Big Splash 2015 ” exhibit and had a very enjoyable evening! Had the pleasure of meeting several other creative professionals, among them David Coblitz, a talented local photographer, and Philly Alex Johnmeyer, another local artist. And it was pure joy to see and catch up with my good friend Lisa Ober, a phenomenally gifted portrait artist. She and I are standing in front of one of her amazing works on permanent display at the gallery. It caught my eye because distant uncles on my mother’s side of the family began the Goelitz Confectionary Company many, many years ago and it became the Jelly Belly Candy Company, creators of those yummy jelly beans. At one point years ago, my grandfather was asked to join the family business, but alas, he declined — but at least I know where my sweet tooth comes from!