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This is a property I've had the privilege to paint on a couple times in New Melle Missouri. The owner is an amazing artist herself and has a party on the patio during the New Melle event during Augusta Plein Air Art Festival. Her yard is a painting waiting to happen. She has gardens and little areas set up showcasing her creativity everywhere you look. Last year I painted New Melle pride but also wanted to capture this garden scene. This year I did the garden scene with the arber. The owner has purchased both of the originals but You can purchase a fine print here.

Manuela Woolsey is a Missouri Artist who resides and works in Leslie Missouri. As early as she can remember Manuela had a desire to create. Her mother was from Germany and her father was a musician so this made for a creative childhood. She spent most of her time with her sister that was one year older and they loved playing in the nearby creek and farm lands. After graduating High school in 1985 her parents encouraged her to obtain a more realistic career rather than pursing her dream of being an artist. Her earlier years found her traveling as a photographer, make-up artist, stylist and sales manager. This gave her much needed experience in communications, marketing and the business world in general. After her son was born in 1993, she...