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The jury accepted three of my paintings into the Spring Painting and Sculpture Exhibit by Lyme Art Association.

Opening Reception (3-6-2009) – Spring Painting and Sculpture Exhibit

The opening reception was held on March 6, 2009, between 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This time, my wife, Jennifer, my two children, Joshua and Danielle, and my mother, Lynn Ambrosini, attended the reception with me. Thus it was a family night out.

Spring Painting and Sculpture Exhibit, Lilac Pond by John O'Keefe Jr — *“Lilac Pond”* by John O’Keefe Jr.

Spring Painting and Sculpture Exhibit, Opening Reception — John O’Keefe Jr. and *‘Lilac Pond’*

Later, I took some pictures from the reception, and as expected, there was quite a crowd at a Lyme Art Gallery event. In addition to talking with several other artists participating in the exhibition, I introduced myself to Diane Aeschliman. Diane is one of the elected Lyme Gallery artists. Jennifer and I liked one of the landscape paintings by Diane that was in the exhibit.

Concluding Thoughts

The Spring Painting and Sculpture Exhibit by Lyme Art Association was another excellent exhibition. Also, I am thankful my family enjoys attending these art exhibitions with me; they become excellent family outings.

About the Judges – Spring Painting and Sculpture Exhibit

Del-Bourree Bach publicity photograph — **Del-Bourree Bach**

Del [-Bourree Bach] is a signature member of many professional arts organizations, including the American Society of Marine Artists, Artists for Conservation, Society of Animal Artists, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic, American Artists Professional League (Fellow), Allied Artists of America, Audubon Artists, The Copley Society of Boston, Providence Art Club and the Salmagundi Club of New York… He is one of nine artists nationwide to be named to the PaintAmerica Masters Circle… 1, 2

Terry Oakes Bourret publicity photograph — **Terry Oakes Bourret**

[Terry Oakes Bourret] is an elected member of various art associations, including the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club (NYC), New Haven Paint & Clay Club, Lyme Art Association, Connecticut Women Artists, Clinton Art Society, and Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society. This Fall, she will be featured in the anthology “100 Artists Of New England” compiled by prominent author E. Ashley Rooney… 3

Catherine Elliott publicity photograph — **Catherine Elliott**

Catherine M. Elliott is a contemporary artist whose work evocates the American Impressionism painting style. “My paintings are primarily of atmospheric and light conditions portraying the subject’s quality. I try to capture the true grace and elegance of the remaining countryside of New England… 4, 5

Kim Muller-Thym publicity photograph — **Kim Muller-Thym**

An impressionist oil painter living and painting along the New England coast, Kim Muller-Thym is drawn to shoreline scenes significantly as they are affected by weather, time of day, and seasons. Being a farm girl, she also loves the countryside, sheep, and barns… 6

Footnotes:

Image of Del Del-Bourree Bach from the Salmagundian Blog ~ April 2013
Bio “snippet” for Del Del-Bourree Bach from www.natureartists.com ~ April 2014
Image and Bio “snippet” for Terry Oakes Bourret from www.artmajeur.com ~ 2014
Image of Catherine Elliott from www.ct.com ~ 2014
Bio “snippet” for Catherine Elliott from www.catherinemelliott.com ~ 2014
Image and Bio “snippet” for Kim Muller-Thym from www.kimmuller-thym.com ~ 2014

17th Annual Associate Artist Exhibit by Lyme Art Gallery — Lyme Art Gallery
Old Lyme, Connecticut

Things keep getting better for me with my art. For example, I was selected to be a featured artist for the 17th Annual Associate Artist Exhibit by Lyme Art Association. WOW!!! (You can read the press release.)

The 17th Annual Associate Artist Exhibit was held on January 16, 2009, at the Lyme Art Gallery from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. I was privileged to have four of my paintings accepted into the exhibition, which will run from January 16 through February 28.

Event Literature – 17th Annual Associate Artist Exhibit

17th Annual Associate Artist Exhibit brochure front — **Front** View of **Event Brochure**

17th Annual Associate Artist Exhibit brochure back — **Back** View of **Event Brochure**

Opening Reception (1-16-2008) – 17th Annual Associate Artist Exhibit

A lovely group of patrons attended the reception, in addition to plenty of food and drinks on the serving table. Also, my father, John O’Keefe Sr, and youngest brother Joe O’Keefe, attended the reception along with my wife, Jennifer, and our two children. Overall, we had a good time meeting people and viewing the exhibit. Additionally, I introduced myself to one of the elected artists, Richard Nazzaro. I had seen Mr. Nazzaro at other Lyme Gallery events, but I never had the opportunity to meet and introduce myself to him.

Lyme Art Gallery - Cooper Ferry Gallery — **Cooper-Ferry Gallery**

I had a chance to meet the Lyme Gallery Sales Manager Joy Hanes. She gave me some wonderful compliments about my paintings and said she is particularly fond of my latest work titled “Big Cork Tree.”

Lyme Art Gallery, Cooper Ferry Gallery, John O'Keefe Jr and Joy Hanes — John O’Keefe Jr. & Joy Hanes
(Gallery Sales Manager)

Lyme Art Gallery - Cooper Ferry Gallery, John O'Keefe Jr 'Big Cork Tree' and 'Summer in the Valley' — *“Big Cork Tree”*
and
*“Summer in the Valley”*
by John O’Keefe Jr.

Lyme Art Gallery - Cooper Ferry Gallery, John O'Keefe Jr with 'Big Cork Tree' and 'Summer in the Valley'

Lyme Art Gallery - Cole Gallery — **Cole Gallery**

Lyme Art Gallery - Cole Gallery, Joe O'Keefe, John O'Keefe, and John O'Keefe Sr. — Joe O’Keefe, John O’Keefe Jr.,
and John O’Keefe Sr.

Lyme Art Gallery - Cole Gallery, John O'Keefe Jr 'Prairie Storm' — ***“Prairie Storm”*** **by John O’Keefe Jr.**

Lyme Art Gallery - Cole Gallery, John O'Keefe Jr 'Moment of Reflection' — ***“Moment of Reflection”*** **by John O’Keefe Jr.**

Reconnecting with Dianne Gorrick – Opening Reception

Before the evening ended, I was pleasantly surprised to meet Dianne Gorrick and her husband at the opening. Dianne was the juror for the first art competition I entered as an emerging artist. (2008 Annual Visual Arts Exhibit by The Cheshire Art League.) Dianne remembered me and my two paintings from that competition. Dianne and I are both associate artists with the Lyme Art Association, and we each had several pieces accepted into the exhibit. We walked around showing our paintings to each other while discussing various painting techniques. Dianne shared some tips for achieving smooth lines on tree branches, which I’m working to improve in my newer paintings. Dianne had high compliments on my color pallet. It was very encouraging to talk with Dianne again and participate in the 17th Annual Associate Artist Exhibit by Lyme Art Association.

Lyme Art Gallery - Cooper Ferry Gallery, Dianne Gorrick — Dianne Gorrick, John O’Keefe Jr.
and Oddvar Breiland (Dianne’s husband)

Event Literature – About the Judge

Phil Cutting publicity photograph — **Phil Cutting**

Associate Artist at the Lyme Art Gallery 1

Bob Gregg publicity photograph — **Bob Gregg**

Associate Artist at the Lyme Art Gallery 2

Maryanne Rupp publicity photograph — **Maryanne Rupp**

Maryanne Rupp is a Killingworth pastel and oil artist who has won numerous art awards and has displayed her work throughout New England. She is a member of the Connecticut Pastel Society, the Lyme Art Association, the Madison Art Society, and the Clinton Art Society. Her work is in private collections throughout the Northeast, and she has studied pastel with Joanne Ballinger at the Lyme Art Association for the past seven years. She has taken numerous workshops with renowned local artists such as Karen Winslow, Diane Aeschliman, Jack Broderick, Hollis Dunlap, and Lou Bonamarte. She believes that producing art is the artist’s ability to find beauty in ordinary objects. 3, 4

Bev Schirmeir publicity photograph — **Bev Schirmeir**

Associate Artist at the Lyme Art Gallery