Nov 23, 2020

Christmas Light Sugar Cookies + Frosty Family Christmas

Let Art Inspire

Christmas Cookie + Ornament Countdown: November 27th

By Canada Goose Gallery

INGREDIENTS

3 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for surface

1/2 tsp. Kosher salt

1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature

1 c. sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp. pure almond extract

1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 recipe White Vanilla Frosting

Candy: Blue, white, and green candy balls; crushed blue starlight mints; silver and white dragées; mint M&M’s; white sanding sugar; blue and green Sixlets; crushed green and blue rock candy; white nonpareils; shoestring licorice

DIRECTIONS

Ornament-PBuckleyMoss-Snowman — Frosty Family Christmas Ornament by P Buckley Moss

Whisk together flour and salt. Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually beat in flour mixture until combined. Divide dough in half, flatten into disks and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill at least 1 hour.
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. On a floured surface, roll one disk of dough to 1/4″ thick. Cut cookies with a 3″ light bulb–shaped cookie cutter. Make a hole in the top of each cookie with a skewer.
Bake until edges are golden brown, 11 to 12 minutes. Cool on pan for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough. Re-roll and cut scraps once.
Spread a thin layer of frosting on each cookie. Decorate with candy. Thread licorice through holes for the wire.

Solmate Humbug Baby Socks. Red, green and white. Solemate

Schnauzer limited edition print by artist P Buckley Moss features the breed in grays, tan and black with a background of peach, aqua and tangerine.

May 29, 2020

Blog | Dog Art | Inspiration

Celebrating Friends For Life

You ever wonder what your dog is thinking? What he or she wants to say?

We’d all love if our dogs could talk – some of the time, at least. In lieu of that, I would like to share some wonderful pieces of art to remind us of our very best friends….and a few quotes about dogs, by the humans who love them. They’re like family to us, and why not celebrate it?

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”

Orhan Pamuk

Our Best Friends

“Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses.” – Elizabeth Taylor

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras

“The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.”

– Charles De Gaulle

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COMFORT FOOD

Recipe: Cloud Eggs

INGREDIENTS

Nonstick cooking spray
4 large eggs
Kosher salt
4 slices buttered brioche toast, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
Coat 4 small bowls with nonstick cooking spray. Separate the eggs and put the whites into a medium bowl and the yolks in the small bowls (1 yolk per bowl). Add a large pinch of salt to the egg whites and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
Dollop 4 large spoonfuls of the egg whites onto the prepared baking sheet and make a small well in the middle of each with the back of a spoon. Bake the whites until they are firm, no longer wet and just beginning to turn brown, about 6 minutes. Gently pour 1 yolk into the well of each white. Bake until the edges of the yolk just start to set while still being runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt.
Serve on top of buttered brioche toast.

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a North Carolina historic landmark. Painted by P Buckley Moss in colors of earth tomes, pink, coral, rust and black and white.

May 22, 2020

Blog | Inspiration

As we all are inside looking out our windows for signs of life (much like our dogs do every day!) it is fun to think about the places we love so much. Mike and I were remembering all the places we visited so many years ago. The family drives, the childhood memories! Place is so important for our memories. The colors, shapes, stories, and visits we all take. Well, we are still taking trips now, just in a more reflective way. I do enjoy revisiting the stories of our favorite buildings and resting spots.

I thought that we could think about how these special places also influence what an artist paints. Much like an artist can find inspiration in a person’s face, artists have long found inspiration in a landmark or place. They will often return to that place over and over again in their work, depicting it in varying light and at different times of the year. Like a beloved person, these places mean a lot to the artist, and in the case of Pat, these places do hold a special place in her heart.

I love glancing up around the rooms in my home and revisiting all of these special places that are depicted in colorful pieces of art. The many conversations they spurred over Thanksgiving dinners, or just quiet moments when its raining outside. I like how the colors brighten up a room and capture my memories.

For me, and hopefully for you all too, these quiet reflective times at home are a perfect reminder of how much we value the places in our lives that have meaning. I will be creating a special blast each week with architecture that I love in art, but for now, enjoy the pieces below. Just click the image to learn more about it.

Be safe and find meaning in our quiet moments at home.

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COMFORT FOOD

Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, smashed

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 1/4 pounds Yellow Finn potatoes or other waxy-style potato

2 cups half-and-half

1 tablespoon kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Pinch nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the garlic around the inside of an 8 by 8 by 2-inch casserole dish and let it dry. Reserve the remaining garlic. Rub the butter around the inside of the dish. Reserve the remaining butter.
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes on a mandoline or vegetable slicer (about 1/8-inch-thick slices).
In a medium saucepan, combine the garlic, butter, potatoes, half-and-half, salt, pepper to taste, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring, until the mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish. Shake the pan so the potatoes are distributed evenly.
Bake the potatoes, basting occasionally, until lightly browned and bubbly, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

If you have a favorite comfort food recipe to share, please email me!

The Value of Community

One side benefit of being home is that everyone is looking for fun things to do!

Jigsaw Puzzles Improve Your Memory! After posting the puzzle last week, we had so many inquiries about them and several online sales! Keep your mind active is a good thing nowadays…not to mention we need to have fun too!

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Colorful floral Original watercolor painting by P Buckley Moss. Painted by Pat's own hand. One-Of-A-Kind art piece. Mint condition. Colors of mauve, greens, tangerine, blue, black and rose.

May 03, 2020

Blog | Inspiration | Original Watercolor Paintings

Original Pieces of Art are One-of-a-Kind.

An Original piece of art is the actual board or paper that the artist, P. Buckley Moss is painting on; premium art.

Original art works have texture and vibrancy because you can see the lines and strokes that her brush or pen is making.

Pat paints many original art pieces in various sizes and subjects. Canada Goose Gallery has the largest original art, in gallery collection, of original works outside of Pat’s personal portfolio so if there is something you would like to see, please reach out to me or Karen, our gallery assistant, for advice.

How Much Does Original Art Cost?

Although it’s a myth that “good art” has to be expensive, it’s true that an original piece may come with a higher price tag than a print. When you’re looking to invest in a piece, set your budget and we’ll advise and guide you through your purchase.

Keep in mind that Canada Goose Gallery has a lay-a-way option for purchases that may help you secure the artwork you love and want to add to your collection.

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”

Pablo Picasso

So, What is a Limited Art Print Edition?

A signed, numbered, limited art print edition is a copy of an original piece of art that is printed in a limited quantity. The original painting will always hold the highest value in any edition and will be the most sought after part

of the edition of art.

Most P. Buckley Moss art print editions are limited, in that Pat only releases a specific number of prints per edition. There are a few editions that are referred to as “Open” editions where the edition size is not set to a certain quantity and can be reproduced ongoing.

P. Buckley Moss Art Prints are now signed with a matrix of Pat’s original signature, where once Pat signed each and every print of every edition. [Note: Prints signed can be signed by Pat in person at our annual show, and on request from our Gallery] Prints prior to about mid 1994 were all signed by Pat’s own hand.

As each art print is signed, it is also assigned its own number and the quantity of the prints in any edition will always be noted on the print itself.

The number assigned to each print will normally be found along the lower edge. Look for something similar to 17/250.

The first number signifies the number assigned to that specific print while the second part of the number behind the “/” mark shows the number of prints in the edition. In this example 17 would

signify the print as being number 17 out of the edition size of 250 total prints.

P Buckley Moss Original Watercolor Painting Horse in Grey

P Buckley Moss Original Watercolor Painting Geese in Shades of Purple and Blue

Original watercolor painting by P Buckley Moss featuring a large bouquet of flowers in different colors in a black pot. Colorful background in shades of tangerine with stripes of medium gray and light gray to the side of the pot. — Floral Original Watercolor Painting With Black Pot by P Buckley Moss

P Buckley Moss Original Watercolor Painting Still Life Floral

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By His Wounds limited edition print by P Buckley Moss Christ portrait with an emotional face with wreath of thorns in earth tones.

Apr 09, 2020

Blog | Inspiration

Christianity In Art

Art brings to life something that cannot be expressed with mere words. The visual experience of the forms and colors expressed by an artist can evoke emotions felt deeply in ones soul. For Christians around the world, and throughout time, art is a moment of reflection on our faith. The deep and profound expression of our inner voice is spoken as we look upon an artist’s vision of their deepest beliefs.

Art is so much more than paint on canvas or figures chipped from stone. Men and women around the world have stared at statues and paintings for centuries in rapture. It is not uncommon for us to be moved to tears by the inclusive colors and textures. Art somehow finds a way to enter into the purest part of our faith. And surprisingly, this was part of the original Christian thinkers intention.

In the time of Christ and the early Church, art gave a voice to a world where few people could read and write. Its colors and subjects were a voice to the masses of people in communities who struggled to understand their purpose. Art gave them a roadmap to their faith!

Christian art is also very much about the artist. For P. Buckley Moss, her faith is at the core of who she is as a person, a mother, an artist. As Easter approaches this week, during this shelter-in-place reality that we are all a part of, art can bring to us the community we all crave right now. To look upon the crucifiction and celebrate the sacrifice made for us is something somber and refreshing.

This week let us all celebrate our faith. Take a moment to reflect upon our beliefs and embrace the beauty that only art can share with us in such a deeply personal part of our lives.

And share your reflections with others, with me. Just as Pat painted her vision with deep, heavy strokes of color, so should we share the beauty and blessings that come from a life of deep faith.

Be safe everyone. Reach out to as many people as you can to check on them and give them a moment of community. We are all in this together–what better lesson can Easter week give us?

The Value of Community

“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” – Margaret J. Wheatley

In a time when our community is “virtual” we are collectively appreciating all the things that our neighbors contribute to our lives. Pat Moss spent many years of her artistic life exploring the communities in and around the Shenandoah Valley. She loved the communities that Quakers built and often spent time sketching and painting their simpler way of life. What does community mean to you? Are you missing the moments shared? We should all take this solitude and explore the meaning of community. I have a feeling it will be far more valuable!

History as a Lesson in Hope

Headlines from The Columbus Dispatch in 1918

from October 11 on the left to November 8 on the right.

CREDIT THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH / COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY

Ohio’s major cities reacted to these closure orders at varying paces. Cincinnati had already closed most public gathering places on October 5, Dayton closed with the October 8th order, Columbus and Cleveland started to fall in line and got everything closed by the 14th, Toledo received the state order a few days late, but started closures once they got word.

No one was happy about the closures. Cincinnati theatres convinced the city to stay open through Sunday, October 6th so that their current shows could finish their run. Columbus’s Health Officer, Dr. Louis Kahn closed theatres just before the Governor’s suggestions were issued. However, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce asked that a previously planned concert at Memorial Hall be allowed to go on, because only a higher class of person would attend (and assumedly, they would not spread disease). In Cleveland, police arrested various people breaking public gathering laws, including a group of Jewish men holding religious services, a candy shop owner and their patrons, and a gambling game (the gamblers insisted that they were not gambling, but the police insisted that was not why they were being arrested).

Source: https://www.ohiohistory.org/learn/collections/history/history-blog/march-2020/spanishflu

Apr 01, 2020

Blog | Inspiration | Waynesville Small Businesses

All of us are beginning to feel the “rock-bottom” reality of a virus that has strangled every country in the world. It feels overwhelming.

My morning process is simple: I worry about my husband, my kids, my friends, and then I think about my fellow Waynesville merchants, and how we have been thrown into a holding pattern we didn’t expect, plan for, or even understand!

All of our fun events are now on hold. Our momentum was just beginning to build from the cold of winter into the lovely days of spring. Spring will pass, and then it will be the panic of summer. Hopefully!

I was visited last week by a dear friend; a fellow merchant, and a hardworking man who grew up in Waynesville and raising his family there. He purchased the local grocery store in town, Hometown Market, after working there since he was sixteen and has been serving the area for many years. He has recently refurbished this store, planned out a dedicated sitting area for workers in town that need a place to sit for lunchtime meals that he prepares in the deli area. He serves a variety of breakfast items as well as a balanced assortment of prepared foods for lunch and dinner. It is oh so handy to swing by for a takeout of their homemade soups on the days when I leave the gallery late (and hate to cook after an hour drive home.)

He always seems to look ahead for what people need and how he can better serve their needs, making everyone’s life just a little easier. Oh, how I do love that about the Hometown Market! I know that as a small grocer, he and his staff have worked very hard to have shelves filled and the store operating as usual. But these times are not normal times at all! Like every business today, they are having to reinvent how they do day to day business and often have had to search out new suppliers because their regular suppliers are sold out. Ron goes above and beyond by picking up the products they need himself when supplier delivery is overwhelmed.He never wants his customers to wait longer than they need to. I can’t even imagine the new nightmare of incorporating different brands into inventory, different pricing, different scans, and then getting all these issues solved promptly while his customers line up outside in hopes of finding food.

I know how frustrating it has been when we are trying to find things we need on the shelves and encounter empty shelves. It is surreal to walk down the aisles and see maybe one box of macaroni and cheese and then nothing!

Grocery workers have to be some of the hardest working people right now. They have taken the challenge and are carrying the weight for all so we have food. Give your grocery workers a big “Thank You” the next time you visit and on your next trip to Waynesville, stop by Hometown Marketplace and let Ron and his staff know you heard what great community supporters they are; then take home a soup of the day carry out!

Despite very long hours and even less sleep, Ron made a special trip to our gallery last week to pick up more of our fundraising History Card sets to sell in his store for the Waynesville Merchants Association. Hometown Market has consistently been our number one history card seller! Ron shrugs it off by telling me how important it is to

support one another; small business is the backbone of our country! Thank you, Ron, for always thinking about your fellow Waynesville merchants, your customers, and our community. Thank you for supporting all the merchants in your town, and for just being a great person to have in our corner—jolly and all smiles in the good times and so very supportive and helpful in times like these! Let’s all remember that supporting small businesses all over is key to keeping America healthy!

Mar 24, 2020

Blog | Inspiration

If you are like me, you wake up in the morning thinking it’s a typical day, then you remembered: Everything as we know it has now changed.

I’m thinking about the Depression a lot. How did an entire world, an entire generation of people survive, what was then, the most horrible of global crisis?

Somehow our ancestors survived. No work, no food, and no hope. Men jumping out of windows and women left to raise their children alone, without income or opportunity. Prohibition was on. There was only a radio. People lined up for hours for bread and water.

I think that we are in for an extended period of uncertainty. Despite having the internet, literally at our fingertips, we are not being given all the information we need to feel safe. But there is something inspirational in thinking about history.

One famous quote puts it in perspective by the author, John Steinbeck. He was talking about the Depression and what it felt like when they woke up:

“How can you frighten a man whose hunger is not only in his own cramped stomach but in the wretched bellies of his children? You can’t scare him–he has known a fear beyond every other.”

Hunger, despite all the empty grocery store shelves, is not our worry, at least not today. But fear is real. Or is it?

Daddy with Child print features a sweet little child with dad's arms wrapped around as they contemplate what they mean to each other.

F.E.A.R. is an acronym for False Evidence Appearing Real. Be sure to sort through your thoughts. We know what we need to do to keep this virus from entering into our lives–so do that. We cannot be with our loved ones, so we must trust that they, too, are doing everything they can to be safe. And we know that our country and our government, no matter who is in charge, will not-cannot-and has never let us down in times of crisis.

We are a community, and because we have the internet we can teach our children from home, we can see our parents and family right from our mobile phones, and we can be inspired and comfort others in our community.

I challenge each one of you to reach out to neighbors–slip notes in their mailboxes, introduce yourself, let them know your name, your phone number, and your willingness to help them. Doing things for others is the quickest way to calm the storm of fear in our bellies.

And for me? I am a strong advocate for how art can inspire our lives, so that is what I will do in the weeks ahead. Inspire you with stories and beauty, and encourage you to share your own stories of courage and beauty as well!

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“There are moments when troubles enter our lives

and we can do nothing to avoid them.

But they are there for a reason.

Only when we have overcome them

will we understand why they were there.”

– Paulo Coelho, ‘The Fifth Mountain’.

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