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 Thoughtful?  Handmade? Local?  

Are these gift terms mutually exclusive?  No!

A short drive will take you to Middlebury, CT, to the Shutter Speed Gallery holiday gift reception this Saturday, where you will find beautiful Winter paintings and photographs from a number of local artists, jewelry, woven items, wool felted ornaments, purses — for the discerning on your list.  12:00 to 4:00.  Additional parking behind adjacent restaurant.  

Gift Certificates for portraits and paintings are available as well — call or email to set it up.  

Here are my small Winter paintings on view at the Gallery:

Happy Snowman 5" x 7" 

A small studio painting I created by studying a snowman doll purchased at the UCC Holiday Fair.  You could say it is a portrait of a portrait of a snowman. 

Touch of Red, 12" x 12"

It's nice to have a touch of red to decorate for the holidays that needs no watering or sunlight.  This is my interpretation of a Poinsettia still life, painted in the studio.

Russian Chapel, 8" x 10"

Southbury has a very interesting history of Russian emigre´s.  The visible traces are signs pointing to Russian Village, and this little jewel of an orthodox chapel, visible from the road.  Perching on a hill in the snow, this little painting was completed during a lull in the weather, outside.

Ellie Boyd Studio, (203) 429-4356