At the newly opened:

THE HOURGLASS ART AND WINE GALLERY
8200 Haven, Suite 103, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730,
Phone:  909.941.9300
Owners:  Diane and Stephen Cooper

OPENING MONDAY, February 20, 2011

SILVER is my mother.  Amongst all the other creative projects she worked on, she was a talented artist.  Diane and Stephen are friends of mine.  Stephen is an artist and Diane owns RedHill BBQ, located in Rancho Cucamonga on the corner of Foothill and Haven, which I've traded with for years.  When Diane and I were talking about the opening of her gallery, I mentioned my mother's artwork that she left our family (now my one brother and myself) and she was interested.  After our first meeting, she was convinced that my mom was the artist she had to have in their new gallery.  The rest, as they say is history. For years when my mom painted, and had a corner in her house stacked with paintings she found difficult to part with, she often gave them away to friends of mine with me when I was by her house.  I recall having a conversation with her that, after her death, I would take her art and do something with it.  I didn't know what and I didn't know when, but I knew that would be a mission of mine.  She always said, I hope you do, won't be anything I can do with them then! I am so proud that it is coming to fruition.

Premiering when the gallery opens, it's official Grand Opening to be announced, will be the first showing of my mother's Stained Glass Series, which consists of five paintings simulating stained glass.  Other paintings will follow over time. 

I am very happy to be working with Diane and Stephen and proud to finally show the world how talented my mother was.  Some of you may know that I often use my mother's images on some of my creative products in my business, Kay's Creative Cards 'n Gifts.  Now, I am so pleased to be the agent for THE SILVER ANGEL ART COLLECTION.

Please feel free to stop by the gallery at your convenience if you live in the area or are in the area.  Enjoy fine art and have a glass of wine while you're browsing. Their hours are 11 a.m to 8 p.m.  As the Grand Opening may not be announced until after I leave town for a few weeks, I wanted you to know that the gallery will be open for business starting Monday, February 20, 2011.  If you do not live in the California area, and specifically this area, and are interested, some of her works can be seen on Silver's website or my website and scoll down midway until you see the items that says Available 4 Sale.  Other Giclée Prints are available by special order.  The website is being developed for purchase of Silver's artwork.