Rita Eddy - As you travel the roads in Susquehanna County on the tour you will observe the beauty of our area and what nature has to offer. Many of the historical barns are disappearing so this year I have painted several in the region as well as other places.

I continue to be a student of Sue Hand in Dallas, PA. She inspires me to paint a variety of subject matter as well as trying different media and techniques. Pastels, watercolors and acrylic continue to be my media of choice.

From my paintings I create a variety of note cards. I continue to use photography as a basis of inspiration of local and world travels.

In Susquehanna County I am a member of Hill Country Artists, along with memberships in the Endless Mountain Council of the Arts and En Plein Air Society. My work can also be seen in Montrose at the Corner Café, Penn Star Bank, the County Office Building and Endless Mountains Health Center, as well as at the Northeast Health Care Centers in Susquehanna and Hallstead, PA. Private collections locally and throughout the United States contain my work.

The Holy Name of Mary Parish Center will be the setting for my show this year in the heart of historic Montrose. The Harvest Moon Festival sponsored by the church will also be at the same location with lots of ethnic food and many activities. On Monday I will be demonstrating a pastel painting. Paintings are always available at my home at 18760 State Route 267 North of Lawton.

I can be reached at 570-553-2500 or jirieddy@epix.net.