WE ARE HAVING A MASKARADE
I need not have to explain why we are even talking about our staff wearing masks in the last few months. We have seen all kinds in these recent times so we decided to have a little fun and parade a few of the pictures for you. Now before we do, I want to make sure we do not step on anyone’s toes about the seriousness of this pandemic. For those of you who may have been sick, we are very sorry. For those of you who may have loved ones that succumbed to this disease, please know we are extremely saddened and pray for you and our country and the world that this too shall pass. We continue to see folks on a daily basis at our offices and so far have been very fortunate in staying safe and healthy. It is because of all the work and vigilant hand washing, cleaning, asking questions and questions and questions that we have remained safe. This is the new normal for a while so make sure when you come into one of our offices that you know we have been hard at work to keep this place a safe haven. You will be grilled about where you have been and if you have been around anyone sick or have been sick yourself. If the answer is yes to any of the questions, you will be asked to quarantine yourself for two weeks before coming into our office. We would rather see you but must take special precautions for now. So here are the pictures of our staff with various masks. We decided to have a little fun so here goes. Oh and a big thanks to Janet Wrenn, Lauren’s grandmother who made masks for our Pinehurst office folks. Like everyone else, we were not able to find themwhen we needed them so thanks Janet. Also to Phoebe Renfroe in Broadway who offered to make masks for us. We just had a person come in and drop off a dozen masks for us without saying who they were when Phoebe offered so we appreciate whoever you are. And also the many others who have kept their humor as well as spirits up in dealing with this virus. We are going to have a little fun so if you want to vote for your favorite picture, please do so by sending an email to apt@aptfc.com and the person or picture with the most votes will win…..Something. And yes, I do know how to spell masquerade.
ARTWORK AT THE OFFICE Gayle has volunteered her time and talent photographing newborns and children for a program called “Hand In Hand” at the local hospital. In her spare time when not behind the camera, you can find Gayle spending time with her family or riding her horses. She and her horses compete in 30 and 50-mile endurance rides throughout the state of Virginia. She is married 35 years to her husband, Douglas and they have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Gayle and Douglas are members of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg and they live on their 30 acre farm in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with their sweet pup and 6 horses. View her website at https://gayledriverphotography.pass.us/gayledriverart/
HarrisonburgArtist: Gayle Driver, Digital Photography. In this body of work I concentrate on the facial expressions of my subjects (whether people or animals) trying to capture the emotion of the moment when my subject is
Pinehurst Artist: Gwen Dumas. I graduated fromPeace College with an Associate of Art Degree and from Meredith College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design with a minor in Art. After college, I worked in commercial interior design for Raleigh Office Supply in Raleigh, NC and Design Logic in Asheville, NC. I have also had the opportunity to work as an artist for Camden Field, a painted furniture company in the mountains of North Carolina. Currently, I live in Whispering Pines, NC. I love art and wake up every day ready to paint. Pinehurst Artist: Sarah Hendrix. I grew up on a beach in Southern California with an artist for a mother. My first training was absorbing her knowledge of painting. She would call me to ask if I had seen the clouds that day or looked at the sunset. Through her, I learned to look at the beauty that surrounds us. My paintings aremostly landscapes and I lean towards seascapes frommy beach bum days. Over the years, I have taken instruction from various artists-including Frank Pierce, Mike Rooney and recently Connie Winters.
looking directly at me. The eyes are windows of the soul… a phrase that I think about as I amworkingwithmy subjects. There is something captivating to me about looking directly into someone’s eyes and knowing how that person is feeling. When that person or animal starts to feel comfortable withme is when I can capture that special image. I focusmy camera on their eyes and by adding a soft blur behind the subject helps draw the viewer into the detail of the face. Of the animals that I photograph, the dogs and cows have a special place in my heart. I love their interesting, unique faces and I try to show their sweet personalities inmy photograph.
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