As I entered the Northfield Retirement Center I read a notice on the chapel door inviting people to watch an Artist-in-Residence paint a nativity scene.
Apparently there were two opportunities to see the artist, Mark Daehlin, at work. The session for final touches to his painting was on Saturday. I was visiting a resident, not going to the program, but as I left the center I snapped a photo of the artist in action. I liked his painting style.
I thought this was a great opportunity for the residents at the retirement center.
The final product was going to used during the upcoming Christmas Eve service in the chapel.
This is just the loveliest of ideas. And I, too, like Mark’s style. I toured his in-home studio a few years back during the Studio ArTour.
I’ll have to check to see if he’s involved in the Studio ArTour next year.
What a beautiful but simple painting of the nativity – I love it! I have always meant to get to the Studio ArtTour but never have…will have to put it on my list for next summer. The one around Northfield is the best! Hope you, Gary and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
And the same to you and yours.