Dixie Sampier has been known as a water-colorist, oil painter, teacher and demonstrator.  For this featured artist show, she will be exhibiting oils, watercolors and acrylics plus all new pieces from her expression in collage on canvas–using mixed medium and images from her photos with acrylic paints.  With inspiration from Lisa Bebi and Jean Waters, Dixie’s creative spirit has soared while exploring and experiencing a new adventure in her art.  “For a long time I have been collecting all kinds of paraphernalia that I just knew some day I could do something artsy with.  Now I have created paintings using those fun objects.  I am so passionate about creating collages and paint-overs that I sometimes wake up in the night full of ideas for new canvases.”

      A native Californian, Dixie is an award-winning artist whose paintings have been published in four different books.  She spent 10 years in Louisiana studying at Studio One with renowned artist, Henry Hensche.

       Dixie still likes to do plein air painting.  Each week she is posting some interesting stories about her life as an artist on her blog.  Check it out at www.dixiesampier.com.  Come and visit with one of our favorites artists at her Artist Reception to be held in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library on Saturday, November 20, from 12:00 TO 2:00 PM.

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          The San Carlos Friends of the Library has become adept at “rolling with the punches”.  Our dedicated library staff is dealing with the changes in library hours and personnel—ensuring that the library services retain the level of excellence that we all appreciate so much.  The Library’s hours have been reduced.  This has required an adjustment in the days and times of some of our programs.  Please note especially the changes in the pre-school reading program and the after school movies.  
      
Local artists, sponsored by SCFOL, will continue to exhibit their art monthly in the Library’s Community Room.  Just open the door, turn on the lights, and enjoy their beautiful works of art.  Hopefully you caught April’s “Show in Living Color”: a pairing of paintings and floral arrangements by members of the San Carlos Garden Club.  Breath takingly beautiful!  We have added a “People’s Choice Award” so you can vote on your favorite work of art each month.  After perusing the artist’s display, choose your favorite piece and cast your vote in the little ballot box.  Each month’s favorite will be on display in the main library the following month to the right of the check-out desk.  The artists look forward to your feedback.  
       
As noted in the front page article, our popular librarian, Jack Albrecht, is retiring.  Please join us in bidding him a fond farewell on Wednesday, April 28th from 5-7 pm.  This event is an excellent prelude to our April speaker, Linda Yo, who will immediately follow.  It should be a great evening, so please attend to thank Jack for his tenure at San Carlos and to hear a very informative speaker.   
       
Sue Hotz, our dedicated Newsletter Editor, would like to retire from her position in September.  I’m sure we have a future newsletter editor amongst our SCFOL members, neighbors, and friends.  We need to hear from you.  If you have an interest in this area, please contact Sue at newsletter@sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.  Remember to add May 12th to your calendar. The Friends will be hosting its annual Pizza Party for Volunteers from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.  We will also be recognizing our devoted 15 year volunteer, Jack Hayhurst who is leaving the area. If you’re not yet a volunteer, now is a good time to start.  We always need more book sorters to prepare for the book sales.  Debbie Kues makes sure everyone has a good time while they work.  If you’re interested, please stop by.  Hope to see you all soon!
                                                                      
Judy McCarty        
President, SCFOL 

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