FABnews October 2025

Dear Friends,

I put my nose to the grindstone, or my brush to paper, and designed three holiday cards I hope you will find serene and joyful. Now we can get back to enjoying the autumn colors before we slide into the dark winter hours.

Holiday Cards Just For You

If you like to send out holiday cards, come check out my selection of holiday cards at my website, http://www.fab-artiste.com/ Cards are available as single 5’x7” cards, or in packs of five cards. I do not have a mixed box, but if you would like a box with a mix of cards, reach out to me at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to accommodate.

If you live in the Greater Portland, OR area, I have free shipping available for all products ( I’ll be personally delivering - Honestly, that’s a win for me, because I always love to see my friends and supporters!) The details are on the website home page.

Vote for Fran’s Work at Gresham’s Juried Art Show

Gresham Area League for the Arts (GALA) is currently hosting a juried art show at the Gresham City Council Chambers, 1331 NW Eastman Pkwy​, Gresham Oregon through October 31. You are invited and welcome to attend the Award Reception on Thursday, October 31 from 5:30 - 7:00pm, and to vote in the Viewer’s Choice. If you cannot attend, you can still vote! Visit the link at the beginning of this paragraph to find the link for voting for your favorite piece. GALA would love to have your participation!

Where to see Fab Art

Fran’s work is always available on her website, http://www.fab-artiste.com/ You are always welcome there. Pour yourself a cuppa and take a gander. Please feel free to share my website with friends or others you believe may enjoy my work.

My newest work, Peace on Earth, will be at Legacy Coffee on Main Street in Gresham, OR November 1 - December 31 (unless someone buys it, of course!)

Have I mentioned how FAB you are?

Your support means the world to me. When you purchase, or share my art work with others, it keeps me going.

If you like my work, but don’t really have any more space for art, please visit my “BuyMeACoffee” account. This is a site where you can donate one time or regularly to support my work. You won’t get hassled to make further donations. The funds will go toward art supplies, and to keep my art business going - no question about it! Of course, you are always welcome to visit my website and just enjoy the art whether you buy me a coffee or not. 🙂 Do what works for you.

If I haven’t already reached out to you for your mailing address, watch for an email from me. I am sending out little thank you gifts for supporting my work. (A few of you have already received one.)

Thank you for being so fabulous!

Fran

PS. The Social Icons on this newsletter don’t send you to my social media - I generally don’t use Social Media. I have an Instagram, but I’m rethinking that. Is it me, or is Social Media mainly about being advertised to? Egads.