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Village gallery hosts intimate artistic gathering

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Art gallery assistant
Betina Buten looked as
pretty as a picture handing
out refreshments to ail of
the guests.

NEWS photos Catherine Bare
She was the toast of the town, and the village. Janis
Blyth’s wonderful art work is full of colour and feeling and
fun. You feel good just looking at i

Artist Teresa U'Hirondelte was happy to see fellow artist
Beau Poesiat at the gallery. Beau also teaches art at the

Sitk Purse.

Stopping by for a quick “Hi” was local art lovers Alden
and Gilly Evans.

Ron Carels (centre) is Janis’ husband and together they
own the Bears’ Toy Store. Here he took an opportunity to
chat with West Vancouver art fans Estelle Nendick (left)

West Vancouver’s Cheryl and Peter Humphries have

known Janis and her husband for 12 years now. and Barb Duffus.

EDGEMONT Viliage’s Bel Art Gallery is a perfect place tor an intimate showing. Bat don’t be
tooled by size because some of the best ‘Things come in small packages. Such is the case this month
as Janis Blyth, one of North Vancouver's most colourful artists, shows off her work, On Sept. 6,
Janis invited a few chose trends over to sce what's happening and evervone was very impressed.
hing, from her watercolours to her painted furniture, was full of lite Kind of
ants herself who Eater said that people have always encouraged her to express herself in her

own style. Catch her work atthe gallery until Sept. 29.

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Trudy Ouller and Karl
Maru are very active in the
community, especially
when it comes to music
and art.

Mark and Bev Matishak have been rriends with Janis for
close to eight years. “Her work is so vibrant,” they said.

These gals are full of life. Artist Otivia Creighton (left)
and galiery owner Beatrice Schreiber were busy admir-
ing Janis’ work.

West Vancouver artist and firefighter Ross Penhall was
accompanied by daughter Sophie. He'll be travelling
east in November for the Toronto Art Fair.

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