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Art Galleries in May

“Blue ” exhibit by Penny A Parrish Opening , First Friday May 6, 5-9 9p Brush Strokes Gallery, 824 Caroline St.

Penny A Parrish shows in her "Blue" exhibit that the works of a fine art photographer can convey the heart and essence not only of her subjects but also of the artist as well. Penny explains that the choice of Blue as a theme for the exhibit had two roots. One was the color of her feelings and mood throughout the pandemic when she was not able to pursue the joy of her life, travel. But, in addition, she wanted to highlight the soothing and comforting quality of the color in its variety of hues, from turquoise, to royal blue, to purple. "It turned out to be fun searching for blue through my inventory of photos from my trip to Croatia last summer and other photos that I had never framed or shown," Penny said. "The result was a collection that is different from any other show I have done. I don't typically take pictures of people but some emerged of figures that had attracted my interest for various reasons." A number of the works featured in the exhibit highlight the fluidity and movement associated with the color, such as "Beaches and Boat," the waters of "Blue," the bubble trails left by dancing "Jellyfish," and the rhythmic patterns of the abstract "Baer with Me." Penny's humor and use of double entendre are also present in the exhibit in the actual color of the Amor sign in "Love is Blue," and the "Blue Sunglasses" featured in the photo of a sunbather in toes-up bliss. Photos from past ventures abroad include "Ferris Wheel, Paris," "Stone House, Blue Door,' and the image of a man washing down his horse in "Morning Bath, Nile." "I hope all who come to Brush Strokes will leave with smiles or insight into this photographer's view of our world," said Penny. ~Collette Caprara

"Faces & Figures " & Karie Anderson, "Caught My Eye " , FCCA, 813 Sophia St ~Valerie Lecea "A Touch of Magic " by Skeeter Scheid Opening Reception First Friday, May 6, -6 6-9 9pm Artful Dimensions, 923 Caroline

Elizabeth (Skeeter) Scheid is a fiber artist whose fanciful fairies display her curiosity, love of surprises, and her sense of humor. Our imaginations will soar as her art dolls bring a touch of magic into our lives. Come see them in joyful play at

Canal Quarter Arts 1517 Princess Anne ST Sewing Demo by Harmonie Proctor First Friday, May 6, 6-8 8:30 ~Jeannie Ellis

Darbytown Art Studio First Friday, May 6, 5-8 8:30 Featured Henry Day, Allen Melson and Matt Huntley. T.

PONSHOP, 712 Caroline Street Features fine art, ceramics, jewelry by local artist and regional artists

: "The Spring Show, " an amazing collection of paintings by award-w winning artists

Sophia Constantine and Wayne Russell. Opening Reception, May 6, 6-8 8p

Art First, 824 Caroline ST

"The Spring Show," will encompass Fredericksburg in the Spring as it emerges into full bloom. It will highlight iconic views of the city, landscapes, portraits, views of the Fredericksburg Trails featuring the flora and fauna found there, as well as flower gardens, and still life subjects. All of this artistic bounty, including many works newly completed, will be executed in oils, acrylics, watercolors, and photography. This exhibition is certain to be a feast for the eyes and a lively exhortation for the soul to savor the sights and sounds of the Fredericksburg area in Spring. .. ~Jennifer Galvin

Works by Hubert .Jackson

The Artists ' Alliance opening May 13, 6-9 9p 100 Taylor St, Suite 101 Colonial Beach Gallery open Sat-S Sun, 11a -5 5p

Hubert integrates his roots in his work, having grown up in Culpepper, VA.,

in the heart of the land of the Civil War. He typically incorporates textures and artifacts in his paintings. He is well known as a master colorist as well as for the spirituality of his paintings, that touch all viewers.

“Love is Blue ” , Penny A Parrish@Brush Strokes “USCT Couple ” , Hubert Jackson @Art Alliance

Fiber Art by Skeeter Scheid @ BSG

Artful Dimensions Gallery on First Friday, May 6, and throughout the month of May. ~ Sally Cooney Anderson “Spring on the Water ” , Sophia Constantine @ Art First