I attended a wonderful opening at the Eileen Lane Antique Gallery at 236 East 60^th.  In addition to the gallery’s beautiful antique furniture, there was a retrospective of the work of a wonderful painter, Francine Renee Schneider.  Schneider is a magnificent painter residing in Pennsylvania and her still lifes are so beautiful.  You may not have heard of her yet, but believe me, you will. 

I attended the opening before anyone else had arrived so I had the opportunity to meet with Ms. Lane who is absolutely charming and the special pleasure of speaking and spending time with Ms. Schneider.  I’m not sure which I enjoyed more—seeing Ms. Schneider’s paintings or spending time chatting and getting to know her.  You should definitely see this.  And go to her website https://www.francinereneeschneider.com/

Miriam Silverberg is a freelance writer and the owner of Miriam Silverberg  Associates, a boutique publicity agency in Manhattan.  She may be reached at silverbergm@mindspring.com