We bought my birthday present today

I returned some books to the library today and decided to stroll through the new Historical Society store in Lakeside which always has interesting memorabilia and antiques.  I looked through the back room where they store some paintings and prints, and noticed this watercolor.  I continued on and then went back and took a second look.  It wasn't very bright in there so I got down on my knees and could see the OWS after the artist's name.  Ohio Watercolor Society.  Bob has shown in their show but isn't a member--it's really tough to get in. So I took down her name, Cathy Welner, and went home to look her up on the internet.  She's from Akron, is 87, and is still painting.  She has done workshops and videos, so I encouraged Bob to go back with me and look at it.  It's not the style we usually buy, but will look nice in our cottage that has a lot of pink in it.  So he agreed--it was a really nice painting.

  

Ohio Watercolor Society show at the Church at Mill Run

Ohio Watercolor Society will be holding a unique raffle fundraiser at the Church at Mill Run, Hilliard, Ohio, starting October 27, with the raffle drawing November 20, 2011. Here's the way the raffle works.

OWS members are donating framed original watercolors to the raffle. So far 28 paintings have been donated.

Tickets for the raffle are being sold for $100 each (the church does not sell them, btw).

The number of tickets sold will be equal to the number of paintings donated. Everyone who buys a ticket will get a framed original watercolor.

All of the paintings will be on exhibit at the Church at Mill Run from October 27 - November 20. There will be a reception with light refreshments from 4pm - 6pm on Sunday, November 20th. The drawing for paintings will begin at 5:00pm

When your name is drawn you can take your choice of any painting still on the wall.

This is a great opportunity to own an original watercolor by some of the state's best watercolorists. Attached is a flyer with a form and instructions for purchasing a raffle ticket if you's like top participate.