Getting real excited now  as additionl panels are returned - can't wait to see them all.  PVDA's annual raffle project for 2012 is a lazy susan with 5 interchangeable panels representing - spring, summer fall, winter and Christmas.   Just received the 3rd panel - representing fall - painted by Lee Hickman.
It is a lovely additional to the Winter panel painted by Marge Estes andthe Spring panel painted by Mary Steingesser which were returned earlier this summer. 

Tickets will be on sale in September.  Remember purchase as many as possible and you might be the luck winner of this year's annual raffle item. 

The summer is winding down and PVDA is returning from vacation on Saturday, September 8, 2012.

PVDA's membership will be conducting a marathon paint- in of Treasurer Boxes.  Mary Steingesser has created three stencils suitable for children which will be applied to the boxes and enhanced by PVDA's members.  When complete the boxes are given to small children in Shriner's Hospital providing a place to stash the little trinkets and goodies given to them to divert their attention while they undergo treatment or tests.  

PVDA Members enjoyed a fun day of celebrating Christmas in July with a holiday themed raffle, pot luck lunch and holiday baner.  As usual, the food was just pentiful and so delicious.  I wonder if all decorative painters are as good a group of cooks as our chapter enjoys -- always eat too much.

We didn't finish painting the banner, but progressed through all the steps so members all know how to complete it at home.   A really fun, time consuming but easy to execute project. 

PVDA members are getting real excited about our upcoming Annual Raffle Item as we have received the first two panels of 5 in the project.  Marge Estes painted a really neat winter scene and Mary Steingesser painted a lovel spring-blue delft pattern with rose tulips.  Can't wait to see the other three panels. 

The Society of Decorative Painters continue their preparations for next year's conference - "Frolic on the  Fox" (The Fox is a River near the conference site in St. Charles, Illinois) at Pheasant Run Resourt in St. Charles, Illinois May 13 through the 18th, 2013.  Registration for the converence opens January 8, 2013.  Check their website www.decorativepainters.org for additional information.  Make plans now to attend the 41st International Conference and Expo. 

This is just perfect weather for painters -- gives us an excuse to stay inside, relax and paint.  Just too hot to be outside gardening or running errands - perfect inside to sit and complete your latest masterpiece.   Plenty of time to start a new project and work on it as every day for the next week will be over 90 degrees and humid.  A good excuse for me - so am looking at completing some projects - hope you are also.  Let me know what you are working on.  Pat

Posted PVDA's upcoming Christmas In July project on Facebook and have received many good comments. It is a Anne Hunter design from her Finishing Touches III book. It is a fun design to paint with lots of dry brushing. Looking forward to do the demo on it in July.