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John Ross Palmer's Art Blog
The Hardest Working Man in the Art Business®
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Click on the logo below to Adopt a Classroom, Sponsor a Teacher or Sponsor a Student Today!  | May 2013 | | 1st 05/17/2013 | | The John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio is thrilled to let you know that we've received our first application for Artist John Ross Palmer's 2014 Escapist Mentorship Program! That's simply...amazing. Early. Inspiring. It gives us a boost that artists from all over the globe are seeking to improve themselves through John's grassroots efforts to forever destroy the stereotype of the struggling artist. Now in its fifth year, this program gives John and me tremendous pride and satisfaction...knowing that we are making a positive impact on the lives of others. If you are an Artist, at any career level, please consider applying to this entirely free program. It improves with each and every year...and I'm 100% positive that 2014 will not be an exception.
First Application Received | | RELAXed. 05/16/2013 | | Y'all, I'm done. Wonderful, productive day. Fantastic event evening. Now, I'll shut down the house, enjoy some pizza and then a deep slumber with J.P., Jane, Bobby, Olive and Pete.
Pizza | | Interviews 05/15/2013 | | For the two weeks after we learned of Valerie's impending departure from John Palmer Art, J.P. and I did our absolute best to pretend like it wasn't going to happen. We stayed incredibly busy with work and giving her assignments and projects to complete as per usual. Then, on her last day and after giving a big goodbye hug, I sent out an e-mail to close friends and collectors letting them know about Valerie's new success and our open position for an Executive Assistant. A few days did pass by before we really heard anything, and then, bam...next thing you know, I've scheduled four interviews. John and I are overwhelmingly gratified by the positive response and the qualified candidates that have approached us for employment. Of course, we'll have to make a tough decision in the next week, but, truly, what a divine "problem" to have. Today was fun and productive...I had an empowering Escapist Meeting with Billy, Jane got a clean Bill of Health from the Central Houston Animal Hospital and J.P. and I had a great time hosting friends at the Art Gallery & Studio this evening! This is a friendly reminder for the John Ross Palmer May RELAX, TOMORROW, Thursday, May 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. here at 1218 Heights Boulevard! It's Equestrian Month! You'll see Palmer's life-long love of horses come to life in his new and dynamic Equestrian 2013 art series, historic Equestrian Series paintings in the front bungalow and specially-priced Equestrian Merchandise all over the complex! Bring friends--all are welcome to kick off their weekend right at this Thursday evening bash!  Equestrian Enthusiast Joelle Rogers, Artist John Ross Palmer & Attorney Ellen Yarrell with Sundance
| | Equestrian Month 05/14/2013 | | Thank you guys for your patience in my posting a "fresh" John Palmer Art Blog. Things just got hectic there for a while. After the tragic news of a loss of a friend, the following day was Valerie Garcia's last day at the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio. Although this was a sad occasion for us, it was truly a reason to celebrate for Valerie and the advancement of her career--being hired by a prestigious law firm. Then, next on the agenda was my mom's arrival in Houston for an extended and incredibly special Mother's Day Weekend. We've had an absolute blast. Delicious meals. Fun entertainment. A plethora of laughs and story-telling. Right now J.P. is upstairs in a coaching session with 2013 Escapist Artist William H. Miller, and, my mom is getting all packed up before I take her to IAH. It will be a bittersweet goodbye--certainly sad to see her go but already looking forward to our amazingly fun family beach get-together this summer in North Carolina. And, I have a million items of work to push off of my desk. John and I are blessed with lots of projects...and, as always, we intend to knock them out of the ballpark!
This is a friendly reminder for the John Ross Palmer May RELAX this Thursday, May 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. here at 1218 Heights Boulevard! It's Equestrian Month! You'll see Palmer's life-long love of horses come to life in his new and dynamic Equestrian 2013 art series, historic Equestrian Series paintings in the front bungalow and specially-priced Equestrian Merchandise all over the complex! Bring friends--all are welcome to kick off their weekend right at this Thursday evening bash!
Welcome to the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio! | | Friends 05/08/2013 | | 
Nichole, Ryan and Heidi
Law school was hard as hell, but, I was fortunate to make it through with the help of some pretty incredible friends. Nichole. Heidi. Jenni. Wondra. Laura. Imagine that...most of my friends were ladies. Very sadly, I lost one of them this morning when our friend Heidi passed away after being in a terrible bike accident about one month ago. You would be doing me a tremendous favor to please send prayers and good energy to her family and especially her husband Jimmy. In a setting of strangers and fierce academic competition, Heidi Stoffer was a rare, true friend: kind, loving, funny, smart, helpful...and, it goes almost without saying, the most beautiful of the bunch. I loved her, and, I'll miss her.
"She will always be young. She will always be beautiful. And I personally feel much safer knowing she's up there on my side." Annelle in Steel Magnolias | | Shirbie 05/07/2013 | | Since very early Sunday morning, I've been outside of Houston--traveling to the lovely Southern town of Carrollton, Georgia for the funeral of my Aunt Shirbie Lindsay. While the occasion was mournful, the experience was divine. Positive. Lovely. Celebrating the life of a beautiful, self-less, funny, loving and one-of-a-kind daughter, wife, mother, grandmother (of 18) and Lady. I adored seeing the Lindsay side of my family and of course spending time with my parents. John definitely sent his love and condolences but had to stay in Houston to work in the aftermath of our absolutely amazing 2nd Annual Gathering of the Escapists and in preparation of Palmer's Prestigious Ladies Luncheon, 2nd Annual. That's right...today...as I'm working away at Atlanta's Hartfield Airport, John is setting the scene at the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio for an elaborate luncheon for ten
of Houston's most dynamic women. I hate missing this major occassion, but, I immensely treasure the ability in my life of having the flexibility to travel and rely on John and our business when family duty beckons.
Many of you have messaged, texted and e-mailed me regarding the photos from our Saturday soiree...just be patient with me, you'll see them soon, and, they are fabulous!
Shirbie Lindsay
"Her heritage to her children wasn't words or possessions but an unspoken treasure--the treasure of her example as a woman and as a mother." (Adapted from a quote by Will Rogers). | | Delicious Bites 05/02/2013 | | We will have mini Egg Salad sandwiches with the crusts cut off at Saturday's soiree.
This is a friendly reminder for the 2nd Annual Gathering of the Escapists on Saturday, May 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. here at 1218 Heights Boulevard!! Witness the unveiling of Palmer's Equestrian 2013 art series, Kick-Off Equestrian Month at the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio, celebrate the Gathering of Past and Current Escapist Artists and enjoy a V.I.P. Viewing Area for the Kentucky Derby! Champagne and Delicious Bites. Derby Attire Highly Encouraged. Valet Provided.
Eggs | | Collector Visit 05/01/2013 | | After a productive and intense day of meetings and preparation for our weekend soiree, John and I have had the pleasure of welcoming two great friends and mega-art-enthusiasts to our home and art gallery, 2009 Vallone Award Winner Christopher Brown and Inaugural F.C.C. Member Julio Montano. Cocktails. Art. Jane & Bobby. Funny stories. Good times.
Although the Equestrian 2013 art series is perfectly in place in our art gallery Great Room, the Hardest Working Man in the Art Business is still putting the finishing touches on a lot of elements to help and enhance this weekend's 2nd Annual Gathering of the Escapists. Ceramics. An out-of-this-world Step and Repeat. The perfect Mint Julep vessel. V.I.P. Seating for the Derby! Roses, roses and more roses. Guys, this is going to be a fantastic party--see you soon!
This is a friendly reminder for the 2nd Annual Gathering of the Escapists on Saturday, May 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. here at 1218 Heights Boulevard!! Witness the unveiling of Palmer's Equestrian 2013 art series, Kick-Off Equestrian Month at the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio, celebrate the Gathering of Past and Current Escapist Artists and enjoy a V.I.P. Viewing Area for the Kentucky Derby! Champagne and Delicious Bites. Derby Attire Highly Encouraged. Valet Provided.
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