Monday, January 1, 2018
I knew Betty through the Irondequoit Art Club for many years. She worked in oils and sometimes in watercolor. She was the Club librarian and just this past year, cleaned and organized our library at Pinegrove again, for which we are grateful. I enjoyed her work and purchased a painting that she rendered of one of her favorite Florida beaches. Whenever I look at her painting, I feel serene.
Betty participated in the Irondequoit Art Trail, an annual summer event organized by Lisa Zaccour. Betty partnered with her dear friend, Jeanette Ferretti-Wojtas. The trail is a labor of love on the part of the artists who open their homes to show their work to the public. I purchased one of her small door knob paintings that I've hung on a newly painted door - I thought it was so clever and creative.
In her honor, I just posted pictures of the painting and the door knob decor on our Club's Facebook page.
I also enjoyed seeing Betty when I shopped at Aman's. She was such a friendly cashier.
This past spring, she shared with me her health trials and tribulations and more recently, her great faith in St. Kateri.
I extend my sympathy to the family. I know you will miss her terribly. Imagine her in heaven, meeting St. Kateri, and painting even more beautiful natural scenes.
Sincerely,
Sally Steinwachs, President, Irondequoit Art Club
