An Art Exhibition.
I was asked to share 20 -30 pieces of my art
at a local theater,
The Iron Horse Theater.
The Iron Horse Theater Company’s mission is to provide thought-provoking and entertaining theater that will enrich the cultural life in what is now known as the “rust belt” area of southwestern Pennsylvania. The symbolic name, “Iron Horse” represents the hard-working and “iron-willed” people in this part of the world. It is in this spirit that they create theatrical experiences that celebrate the grit, determination, and strength of the human character.
I was asked to display (and/or sell) my art during their upcoming Mother’s Day Cabaret
and their Harps and Harmonicas show during the month of June after a patron of Berry Vine Gifts saw my art.
I’m quite humbled and excited to be given this honor, and I can’t wait to see the show!
If you are anywhere near the Pittsburgh area, I hope you will consider visiting and supporting this wonderful community and theater.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
This is something I waited for!!! Now I can say – congratulations!
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Awww! 🙂 Thank you sweet Ilze! ❤
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So exciting Jodi! Congratulations
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This is something amazing, Congratulations 🌸💝
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Thanks so much!
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You’re welcome 💝🌸
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Congrats, Jodi! So exciting!
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Thanks!
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Jodi, how wonderful for you. You are such a talented and beautiful woman (inside and out).
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Thank you Cindy! Sure do miss beautiful YOU!! ❤ ❤ Hugs to you and Gary!!
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Congratulations. 🙂
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Thanks Janet!!
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Awesome and hearty congratulations dear Jodi so nice to see you looking so beautiful with your paintings and so nice to know about you publishing your books. Thanks for the beautiful share. God Bless.
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Oh thank you Kamal. I need to pinch myself 🙂
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Yes absolutely true Jodi u must pat your back
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This is wonderful Jodi! Congrats!
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Thanks Gary! I feel very honored. Sorta can’t believe it 🙂
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What a fun opportunity! Enjoy every minute!
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Thanks Kathy!
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Super cool! Congratulations
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Thanks so much Roshanda!
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Congrats – had I lived over there, I would have come!
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aww thanks Leya! where do you live?
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Sweden…cannot just jump over the pool!
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A place I’ve always wanted to visit! Taking a trip to Ireland very soon however! YAY!
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Ireland – wonderful country and ditto people!
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Nice promo for you there Jodi. Well done.
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Thanks Colin! I’m quite humbled 🙂
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And so you should be … but you can also be thrilled, and a little smug deep down, with your achievements! 🙂
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aww! thanks again!
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🙂
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Congratulations 💐🙂
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Thank you!!
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You’re welcome
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Congratulations!
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Thanks!!
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Wow! Congrats to you. But I keep thinking…All those mats to cut. UGH! Do let us know how it turns out.
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Thanks! Bought them already cut 🙂
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Amazing!! ❤️
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Thanks Margaret! 🙂
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Congratulations, Jodi! The work is beautifully inspiring.
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This is so wonderful Jodi, you certainly deserve all the happy surprises this show will bring. And, you look marvelous in the all of the pictures. The Meet the artist write up is well done. YEAH, YOU GO GIRL!!!!
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Thanks Sharon! I can’t even believe it really…. It’s certainly not a big theater – just a small town thing, but still – I can’t believe anyone would want to feature my art 🙂 A few years ago, I never even picked up a paint brush.
Thank you for the compliment on my Meet the Artist write up too 🙂
Hugs to you Sharon – one of my GREATEST supporters and inspiration!!!
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Big Hugs back…You have travelled a long way in a short time. Art does propel us into unknown delights and we meet so many wonderful other artists. I just entered a piece of art in my show in my area. The reception is May 25, So I’m looking forward to meeting the other artist then. Thank you for supporting all of my efforts as well.
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Oh exciting for you. Which piece did you put in the show
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Thank you, I entered my colorful rainbow lizard 18″ x 24″
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Fantastic!
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Thanks Susan!
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Congratulations, Jodi! What an honour to have your art exhibited at the Iron Horse Community Center! I have always believed that your water colours are examples of very fine art in this particular genre. I see in the exhibition of your art work as proof of your talent which you can be truly proud of. Once again congratulations and best wishes!
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Oh Peter! Even though it is only a small theater, I still kind of can’t believe anyone would want to feature little ole me and my amateur art, but I’m giddy with excitement nonetheless. Thanks for your ongoing support and encouragement my friend!!
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Bully for you!
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Thanks Buddy! 🙂
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This is the ‘bestest” news, but comes as no surprise. It has been a great honor and pleasure to be able to watch you expand your horizons artistically and participate peripherally through the pages of your blog. I love the “Meet the Artist” write-up and the photo is absolutely beautiful. Benjamin will be so proud of “My Jodi”! “We lose ourselves in the things we love. We find ourselves there, too.” – Kristin Martz. Thank-you!
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Oh Ellen – You and Benjamin have been such great encouragers and supporters of me on this journey. It is only a small theater, but I am still kind of gobsmacked that anyone would want to feature me and my art. I sort of feel like pinching myself. Thank you so much for being a friend from a far that supports me so dearly! neckbuster hugs to you and Benjamin!!! ❤ ❤
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A well-deserved honor!! congrats! (K)
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Thanks Kerfe! Just a tiny theater, but kind of a big deal for little ole me 🙂
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Always a big deal to be acknowledged.
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What a wonderful event!!! Congrats, Jodi!!!
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Thanks Pam! It’s just a little theater. 🙂
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That’s still a nice recognition of talent and creativity…
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That’s really awesome, Jodi!! Congrats!! 💚💙😀
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Congrats Jodi!! Cheers 🥂 🎈It’s so well deserved & I knew your wonderful paintings are going to sell like hot cakes & that this will increase your online/offline business too! So happy for you, and sounds like a wonderful event for the theatre and you. I know this will lead to other opportunities, as well! You’ve definantly got that Iron grit too! Nice to read your bio and more about you, and I’m
so thrilled for you and this opportunity. Take care and hope you and the fam had a happy Easter! Wish I was there and could come see your show! All the best 🙂
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Thanks so much Amanda! You are always so sweet and kind and encouraging! I appreciate that more than you will know!!! Hugs from Charlie and Me 🙂
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You’re always welcome! I love art and grew up with a strong appreciation for it in all forms, and believe artists should always support other artists no matter their art form/craft. I think one of many reasons I like yours so much is that I’ve always found water color hard, and your pictures and illustrations in your books, are always so vivid and beautiful despite the mediums often lesser use of chroma (brightness). Have fun at your art show. Hugs back and to Charlie too! 🐾 💕
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You are so sweet! THANK YOU!
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🙏 ☺️
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🤗
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Wow Jodi that is so exciting!! Great job! 😀👍
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Thanks so much! It’s just a little theater, but I’m pretty excited 🙂
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How exciting!
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Thanks!!! It really is… Kinda pinching myself 🙂
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That’s AWESOME! Congrats! If I lived close, I’d come by the exhibit and say, “Oh, I remember that one”…”Oh! I loved that one”, ” Oh! That was a favorite”, “Oh! that’s the ballerina Jodi sent with my daffodil card order — just to be nice!” Oh! and on and on! :o)
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Oh Lenore! How I adore this sweeeeeeeet comment!!! ❤ thank you!!! 🙂 You made me SMILE!
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Congratulations, Jodi – what great exposure for you and your fabulous paintings.
I wish you every success. Keep on keeping on! 😀
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Thanks so so much Tom!!!
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Congratulations Jodi. Great achievement. There is something really special about seeing your work on display.
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Thanks so much!!!
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Congrats Jodi! Your art is so pretty, you deserve it!
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thanks so much elizabeth!!
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I wish I was there to celebrate and support you! Congratulations!
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awww 🙂 Thanks Colleen! I wish so too! appreciate your support! ❤
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This is so wonderful! Very happy for you!! And I can’t help but think that I am pretty sure I remember writing in a comment a couple years ago about you having an art gallery someday! One step at a time! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks C!! We never know – huh? 🙂 ❤
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Nope, we don’t! 🙂
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WOWZA!! You are famous!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Seriously, I am so happy for you!! Much deserved my friend! 💗 Your art looks spectacular and you look fabulous!! 🌈💕 It is wonderful to see you achieving your dreams and be willing to show your art in public. 👍
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LOL! Just a little baby step, but still exciting for little ole me 🙂 ❤
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Very EXCITING!! 😍❤️⭐️
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Congrats Jodi, I’m so proud of what you’ve accomplished! And I still want those pants!!
Jenna
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Congratulations, Jodi! I am so excited that you had a chance to display your art at the Iron Horse, and your bio was just wonderful. You deserve recognition for your amazing talent….and your enormous heart. You go, girl!!!!!
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Thanks so much sweet Ann!!
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Wow congratulation 💐
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Thanks ☺️
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Congrats, Jodi! This is wonderful!!!😀💜
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❤️
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How exciting!!! Congrats and enjoy every moment of your new found fame! And ENJOY Ireland!!
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👍😉💚
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Wonderful! Congratulations 🎉👏
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Thanks!!
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Oh Jodi ! So happy to share your wonderful moment next 2 month moments! Congratulations. Not surprised at all, you are incredible. Your write up did you honor, wish it had mentioned your fabulous photography skills, but you have so many talents, it can’t list them all! Lovely group of watercolor & most appropriate for MOTHERS’s Day ! Excited for you but not Suprised. Wondering what is your goal for next year? Haha, I know you are not done exploring Art.
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You are so sweet. Thank you dena!!!
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Superb. This is my blog for my paintings https://wordpress.com/view/aarthyblogger.wordpress.com
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Well done for being able to exhibit your lovely art Jodi – hope it all went well….
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thanks evelyn!
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