Artists and Friends in Jan's Garden

Susan Taylor, Jan Rogers, Arlene Wright, Dori Brashear

Last weekend, I attended a lovely party in Jan Roger's beautiful garden on Hunts' Point co-hosted by she and Tula Holmes.  It was a perfect, sunny, but not too hot afternoon when friends gathered to meet Tula's visiting artist friend and honored guest, Paton Miller. and see his extensive group of recent paintings.

When I arrived, the first thing offered to me was a small peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  Tula insisted that comfort food is all the rage in Southhampton.  It was actually delicious but my favorite was the small toasted Beecher's cheese sandwiches which came next.  Much better with the wine!

Leo Von Dorp and Artist Paton Miller

Jan's garden is magical and a special place to be with comfortable oversize outdoor chairs and sofas and a big outdoor fireplace which separates the seating area from the plantings.  I could definitely burrow into the corner of one of those sofas and read a book!

Toni Hoffman, Cathi Hatch, Trudi Syferd, Diane Foreman

I really enjoyed seeing Paton's work which Kathie Price and I looked through together.  He was on his way to a private opening in Portland, at the "Industry & Art: Celebrating the Worker" to show his work.  Later in the week, we heard that four of his large major works were sold there including "Fixing a Hole".

Winnie Baxter and Kathie Price

Leo Von Dorp admires Artist, Tula's painting

Penny Thackery, Karen Dannenberg, Diane Foreman





Rod Hoffman, Richard Foreman, Dave Syferd

 



I saw lots of friends at the garden reception including Toni & Rod Hoffman, who were celebrating their anniversary, Winnie Baxter looking smashing in a lime green jacket, Trudi & Dave Syferd, Joni & Llew Pritchard, Arlene Wright, Susan Taylor, Penny & Mick Thackery, Dori Breshear, Karan Dannenberg, Diane & Richard Foreman, Susan Neumann, Leo Von Dorp and a score of others.


It was also an opportunity to see one of Tula's Burundi paintings up close and personal.  I had seen this work in her email, but was so impressed to see it in person.  What an impressive talent she has!

Thank you Jan for a delightful afternoon in your garden!