"Bella Italia" came about after Michael Cartellone visited the gallery, and he and I discovered we both have ancestral history from Sicily. In addition to being the drummer for the band Lynyrd Skynyrd for the past 26 years, Michael is a life-long fine art painter. While we have visually different styles, we have in common a passion for texture, as well as a love for the scenic beauty of Italy, and I'm so pleased to host this two-man show. It opens to the public Saturday, May 25th, and we'd love to see you. We are open our usual 10 - 5, and Michael will join me to chat with our visitors starting at noon.