TOMALES Chosen for 2016 Olympics!

MARIN COUNTY — When Tomales residents got together their bid, little did they know that the world would respond to the towns funky charm. The bid team gathering turned into a boisterous party as members in denim and tie-dye began hugging, dancing, crying and waving hand made signs. The bid leader, Scott Taylor of Tomales Fine Art, yelled, “We did it! We did it!” (~April Fools!)

Congratulations to Randall Sexton

Randall Sexton receives "Artist's Choice" at Maui Plein Air for "Sugar Mill Morning." Bravo Randy!

Goat Attack!

When Tomales artist Jeanette Le Grue settled into her creative zone after two days of painting among the goats, being attacked by the cute little critters was the furthest thing from her mind. But suddenly from the ambling group of milkers, came repeat offender, "Fern", who instigated an all out attack!

At first Le Grue just tried to shoo her and her cohorts away. But after Fern bit down on her pallet and grabbed her easel and started pulling at it, she scooped up the plein air easel and waved its long legs at the aggressive goat, to no avail. After 5-10 minutes, and several desperate attempts to thwart her attacker, Le Grue noticed duct tape wrapped around the tips of the goats horns--obviously put on to cushion the blow, as the result of previous attacks. Le Grue then grabbed up what she could of her gear and retreated over the fence.

Later in the day, after sharing her encounter with the resident shepards in the milking barn, there came a loud banging on the barn wall. Going to see what all the ruckus was--there was Fern--smiling, as goats often do, as if to say, "Remember me?" To which Le Grue answered, "Fern, huh--I'll remember you alright!"

New from Nancy MacDonald

There are trucks, and then there are trucks--great job Nancy--oohlala!

Hearts Ablaze!

You see a lot of different sites in funky little Tomales...but this is my first Fire Truck Wedding...

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It first appeared as if there was a wedding about to begin at the Town Hall, then some kind of emergency--things were just heating up--and then the bride and her brides maids stepped off the truck and the wedding began!

Le Grue Still Life Studio Workshop Friday, Saturday & Sunday!

The gallery will be OPEN SUNDAY 12-5PM, but closed Friday and Saturday.

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For the longest time Jeanette did not offer Still Life workshops--perhaps because of all the interest in plein air painting. But this year she is offering Friday studio Classes, and a few workshops--and less plein air workshops. If you are interested--space is limited--so don't wait to sign-up!

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You can get the information on her website: http://www.legrue.com/

McIsaac's View (Two Rock Valley, near Tomales, CA)

In memory:

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Don McIsaac, 1916—2010
Andrew DeFeo writes:
Don McIsaac, an old-line rancher, talented left-fielder and community patriarch of Tocaloma, died on January 15 after a brief illness. He was 93. More: http://www.ptreyeslight.com/cgi/latest_news.pl?record=441

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"McIsaac's View" by Jeanette Le Grue (SOLD)