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The Creative Gathering Group Gallery, September 2023

Our September creative gathering marks the close of our fifth year. Five years of friendly, fruitful, fun. Along with creating 571 pieces of art, over 5000 conversations took place (comments). That’s a whole lot of chit-chat and cheering each other on!

Our daily average number of posts was down this round. Many of our long time members were unable to participate. Fingers crossed they will join us in February. 🥰

I’m so excited, to be able to share a glimpse at the fabulous works created by our group. Below is a video highlighting two pieces from each artist. You will also see a collage of all the work they created during the month. I usually do not include myself in the group gallery, but as it is only a video that will be posted to our group Pinterest board, I added myself at the end.

I struggled to make this, hate to admit. 😆 Photoshop changed things, and I had to learn it all over again. I apologize that there is no music track. I have set a fairly long delay rate, to give you enough time to look through the collages. It runs about 4 minutes, and will repeat. These are low resolution images, so there may be some slight pixelation or blur. But that serves to protect the works from being copied.

Grab a cuppa’ and enjoy!

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Congratulations to each of you!
You set aside time for yourself,
& your dedication has tangible results.
You had a fabulous month of creating!

I’m so grateful to be able to share this time with you!

Wishing you JOY
& bountiful creating!

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30-Day Creative Gathering Group Gallery, 9.2022

Diane Scott Wilde

713 pieces of fabulous art were created in our September Gathering. Last year our total was 620. So even though we were missing several artists, we still did very well.
Bravo! One and all! If you painted one day, or 30, Congratulations! Our fourth year is off to a fabulous start!

I am so honored to share this time with so many talented artists. Your work is amazing! I applaud your curiosity, your drive, your experimentation. Your fearlessness. Your desire for growth. Your generosity and graciousness with fellow members is a true gift. Thank you for your kindness, and your honesty.

A huge thank you to all artists for granting permission to show your work here and on the group Pinterest board. I am so excited to share this small selection of fabulous art. I know you will love it as much as I do. Feel free to leave comments for the artists. The Pinterest gallery is even better, you can see them all together. Grab a cuppa, and enjoy!

Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Sandy Sandy
Sandy Sandy
Sandy Sandy
Lucie Trepanier
Lucie Trepanier
Lucie Trepanier
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Helen Trachy
Helen Trachy
Eva Lato
Eva Lato
Eva Lato
Johanne Boisvert
Johanne Boisvert
Lynne Mizera
Lynne Mizera
Lynne Mizera
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Chandra Lynn
Chandra Lynn
Chandra Lynn
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Lynne Forrester
Lynne Forrester
Lynne Forrester
Ann Osgood
Ann Morriss Osgood
Jaine Buse
Jaine Buse
Jaine Buse
Karin H. Schoonover
Karin H. Schoonover
Karin H. Schoonover
Christiane Drieling
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath

I did not include links this time, but the artists with websites can easily be found in a browser search. Thanks so much for taking the time to view these fabulous work.

Art can heal, it can lift us up. Art encourages community & reduces isolation. It increases self awareness. For the artist and for the viewer. Art can build a bridge across borders, and foster true friendships. Art gives meaning to our lives. Our Gathering has proven the all of this.

Thank you, for sharing the gift of your creative spirit.

Wishing you peace, health, and JOYful creating!


30-Day Creative Gathering, February 2022 Artist Gallery

Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher

The results are in. The February 2022 30-Day Creative Gathering was a triumph of spirit. Roughly 665 pieces of art were created. Many in our group have been doing a bi-annual painting challenge since 2013. Bravo! We added a handful of new members.
Welcome creatives!

I am so honored to be among the talented creators in this group. You are inspiring! Your desire to learn, your commitment to growth and experimentation. Your kind generosity with fellow members. Congratulations to all, on your amazing, creative journey!

Thank you for granting permission to display your wonderful works. Here, and on the Pinterest group board. I will have the images pinned in the next day or two. Be sure to check back for the stunning gallery. 🙂

I know you will admire the stunning work accomplished in the gathering. All work is copyright of the artist and may not be copied or shared in any way with out their written permission.

Take a seat, grab a cup of java. Realax, and enjoy!

30-Day Creative Gathering, February 2022 Participating Artists

Ginny Butcher

Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher

Sea Dean

Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean

Val van der Poel

Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel

Johanne Boisvert

Johanne Boisvert
Johanne Boisvert

Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay

And then, I have nature and art and poetry,
and if that is not enough, what is enough?
Vincent Van Gogh


Laurelle Cidoncha

Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha

Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks

Linda Lovisa

Linda Lovisa
Linda Lovisa

Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward

Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard

And then, I have nature and art and poetry,
and if that is not enough, what is enough?
Vincent Van Gogh


Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde

Karin Hooper Schoonover
Karin Hooper Schoonover

Helen Trachy

Helen Trachy
Helen Trachy
Helen Trachy
Helen Trachy

Nelvia McGrath

Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath

Natasha Papousek

Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek

Happy are the painters, for they shall not be lonely.
Light and colour, peace and hope,
will keep them company to the end of the day.
Winston Churchill.


Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker

Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl

Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell

Eva Lato
Eva Lato

Cindi Jones
Cindi Jones

I would like to paint the way a bird sings.
Claude Monet.


Corinne Bekker

Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker

Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin

Thank you for taking the time to view the artworks.
I hope you enjoyed them as much as I have.

Wishing you JOY!