It’s pretty cool when you discover a hidden talent in someone you’ve known for a while. Mark Caselius has been hiding his talent from Husby and me for a long time, although his wife Connie knew it was there all along. Luckily for the world Mark is starting to show off his pieces of art and impressing the heck out of people who had no idea he had it in him.
A few weeks ago Husby and I received an invitation to an artists’ reception at an art gallery in the Twin Cities. Mark was one of the featured artists.
Gallery receptions are a little bit out of our league but we had a fine time watching the people and eating little food. Little food is essential at gallery receptions, I think. They served little wine too, but we passed on that indulgence. Plus, it’s all free! Those artists sure know how to throw a party.
The reception was visited by local TV personality Diana Pierce. That’s her with the red hair – she’s as beautiful as ever.
Mark had two paintings on display. I thought his shadowing was stunning.
I asked Mark if I could take a picture of him with his art and he was more than happy to pose. Funny thing, he looked more grave in the photo than I’d ever seen him before. He must take his art very seriously. I don’t blame him.
The next photo shows Mark how I usually see him. He’s a goof. A very talented goof, but a goof nonetheless.
Mark is famous now – I hope he’ll always have some time for the little people. Husby and I are so happy for Mark and his renewed passion for creating art and hope to be able to see more of it in the near future.
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He’s very talented indeed!
I know! I sure wish I could draw and paint. Alas…
Very nice! Congratulations to Mark! When I had a gallery, we tried for “fun” food. When we did a show of David Bigelow’s work, for instance (he does light-hearted intaglio prints featuring carrots, rabbits, cats, flying pigs and sometimes mosquitoes), we had a large clear footed tureen filled with standing carrot sticks, a four-layer carrot cake, and thin-sliced ham. Plus wine, of course!
Wow, that really IS fun food! Some day I’ll travel to your part of the world and see your art. Knowing real artists is such a thrill for me, and although we’ve never met in person I feel like you’re another famous artist I can call my friend.
Must have been a fun evening. Good for you, Mark and everyone there! 🙂
It was a marvelous evening, munching and mingling with the artist crowd. I felt so glamorous. I was mostly happy for Mark, who was thrilled to see the crowd.