At the gallery today customers were looking for gifts for moms. The first shoppers were two precious little girls, ages six and four, with their dad. The dad went patiently all through the store trying to involve both girls in the choice. The little one wanted to buy something purple, her favorite color. The older one was more selective, but was often vetoed by sister (on general principle, I suspect). This continued until the girls were obviously losing interest. I stepped in with a new suggestion, something that they both agreed on, and we proceeded to the cash register. The cute four-year-old became extremely attentive while I wrote up the sale and wrapped the little box because she was to carry the bag home. And she did!
Mothers Day brings us all together with the common bond of childhood. Enjoy it.
About Me
- Naples FL Artist
- I am Mary Crook Moran, a plein air artist from Naples, FL, who would rather be painting outside on the beach or a street corner than inside my studio. My painting career began 30 years at the local art fairs when I sold naïve paintings and prints. Today I paint in an impressionistic style and sell my original oil paintings through my own gallery. I will be showing these original paintings on this blog. My business is co-owner of Dennison-Moran Gallery on 5th Avenue S. in downtown Naples. For over ten years we have been selling the Dennisons’ jewelry, my paintings, and the original work of 150 other creative American artists and craftspeople. I love the Naples beach, the water and our tropical weather. One of my favorite things is an early morning walk, splashing in the surf and gathering shells. However, most mornings I am speed walking a four-mile route in Old Naples. My other interest is listening to and playing music, especially Bluegrass. I am the mother of three Florida natives who have grown up and produced six talented grandchildren who paint with me when they visit.