Come meet Jean Marie Barrett!

We're at Beanetics for another exciting evening of coffee, conversation, and, of course, great art! We're here to celebrate Jean Marie Barrett's paintings, so come on out--it's cold outside, but there's wonderful coffee and other delectables to warm your insides.

So I've had a couple people ask about Barrett's art... weren't there houses up before? Yes, you are right! A couple days after we initially hung the show, Barrett requested that we change out a few pieces, because they belonged to patrons who really felt they couldn't live without them. So the houses went back to their rightful owners and the landscapes are up.

Barrett's landscapes are not "typical." They are reminiscent of places you've been: a walk along a country lane, driving along the road under a train viaduct, sitting by a quiet lake at dusk, hearing a train whistle in the night.

One viewer describes Barrett's work as "beautifully bold." Another describes it as "accessible and inviting."

Barrett has arrived and there are lots of goodies to eat. Beanetics has put out an array of bon-bons. And Barrett has brought the usual artist accoutrements of cheese and crackers. And then there's the surprises: twizzlers and pancakes. How could resist? You gotta come on by!

Folks are showing up, and Crescent Lake Twilight has just sold. Congratulations, Jean Marie!