INTERNATIONAL ON-LINE GALLERY FEATURES THREE BAY AREA ARTISTS DURING MAY

DATE: May 1, 2002                     CONTACT: Lorraine Aho,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   SacredHome, 888/599-4106.
            
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - Renowned American poet Marge Piercy must have been talking about mothers when she wrote, Life is the first gift, love is the second..." Thanking our mothers for the gift of life with flowers on Mothers Day (May 12, 2002) is an honored tradition. However, cut flowers are with us only a few days at best. On-line art gallery, SacredHome: for the art and soul of your home offers the gift of flowers that last a lifetime. Throughout the month of May, SacredHome is featuring the work of three local artists whose dazzling depictions of flowers will say I love you" to your Mom for years to come.

Visit the SacredHome gallery at www.sacredhome.com to view the work of these three amazing California artists:

Katherine Greene, a watercolorist from Sonoma, uses her own California garden as inspiration for her gorgeous paintings of flowers. Greenes use of jewel-like colors and sensuous form bring both serenity and energy to any room. Greenes brilliant prints come matted and ready to frame. (photo available)

Barbara Parker, a photographer from Corte Madera, captures on film those fleeting moments of floral beauty in nature that sometimes last just a few hours. A Parker photograph draws the eye and opens the heart in the way that only nature can. Hers truly are flowers that illuminate a room for a lifetime. (photo available)

Bonnie Bell, a Ukiah artist, brings extraordinary vision to her unique and awe-inspiring work. Incorporating
the ancient form of the Mandala, Bell uses nature combined with technology to resplendent effect. By scanning actual flowers directly into her computer, Bell creates stunning kaleidoscopic images. The Mandala, or circle, is an ancient form that symbolizes the order and harmony of an enlightened mind. (photo available)

Whenever flowers seem like the perfect gift - graduations, bridal showers, anniversaries - consider giving flowers that will continue to lift the spirits long after the special occasion is over. Let the SacredHome floral collection make your gift of flowers the most memorable ever.

The SacredHome Collection: SacredHomes extensive catalogue of extraordinary handmade devotional items allows shoppers to select award-winning gifts which reflect the authenticity of the artists own culture and beliefs. SacredHome.com is organized for quick and easy navigation and payment is made through a secure server.

About SacredHome: Founded in 1999 by Lorraine Aho, SacredHome is dedicated to the enhancement, education and expression of religious and spiritual beliefs through masterworks created by artists of faith. Lorraine Aho is the author of numerous articles on creating personal sacred spaces and is featured in the October 2001 book, PowerTools for Women in Business by Aliza Sherman and Making Shrines and Shadowboxes, by Kathy Murillo, September 2002. SacredHome has been featured on the Odyssey Channel, CBS MarketWatch and Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine. SacredHome is based in Sonoma, California; tel: (888)599-4106.
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