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Kyle Dyer

4 days ago

On this first day of December, I celebrate the woman who always makes this month merry through her artwork.
I recently posted about a visit I had with my mom, Carol Dyer. Well, during that trip, we visited McBride Gallery in Annapolis where my mom’s artwork is shown and sold. Every year, Mom creates a Christmas-themed painting of the ever-so-charming capitol of Maryland. This year's painting has sold and it's captured on the cover of the 2021 Annapolis Christmas card, available exclusively at the gallery. This year’s painting features the historic Chancery Lane (one of many narrow pathways that criss cross Annapolis).
Here’s the story behind Chancery Lane:
After General George Washington voluntarily resigned his military commission to the Confederation Congress in Annapolis in December of 1783, he cut through an alley from the State House to his hotel. That alley is Chancery Lane which provides a direct route from the Capitol Building to the bustling Main Street, the home to shops and the wonderful McBride Gallery. And with all that red brick and the dome peaking out at the top of the steps, it’s become a popular spot for selfies and photo shoots. So of course, Mom and I had to take a photo.. and when the people taking our picture realized my mom is the artist who captures Annapolis lore so perfectly… they wanted a photo with her! Not bad for 88 years old!! I am so proud of my mother.. and grateful to witness all the joy she brings to others with her art, especially at this time of year!
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Kyle Dyer

2 weeks ago

Spent 2 hours with 2 of my favorite people today & dug a bit deeper into a Denver story I love to share💕
With JSA Video Productions by my side, we visited the studio of Joy Benenson, the GivingArtist.
Joy is an exceptionally creative multi-media artist who captures cultural icons with colored acrylic, articles from newspapers, illustrations.. & every piece is a one-of-a-kind….AND practically every cent raised through the sales price for each original goes to support a non-profit organization.
I’ve known Joy since college & to see her emerge as this vibrant artist is amazing… but…. it’s even more awesome to witness her pro-active love for community & helping others.
Check out her work!! Pieces are hanging at Aviano Coffee in Cherry Creek North.That’s where a Dec 17th art sale/fundraiser will take place to support HAVEN, a non profit that supports BIWOC (Black, Indigenous & Women of Color) & non-binary identifying individuals through art & storytelling.

… I will share more of Joy’s techniques closer to the 12/17 show.. thanks to my creative partner Julie Andrews who captured such fabulous video today of the technique and energy of the #givingartist

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Kyle Dyer

3 weeks ago

Sharing the happiest photo I saw online this past weekend... along with the last photo I took during a visit with my Mom.. and the story behind them.
Saturday was the Feast Day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, there was a special celebration, Mass and blessing of the fabulous new gift shop there. You can see the great Fr. John Lager sprinkling the shop and visitors with the Holy Water from the Shrine. I left a small bottle of that Shrine water with my Mom as I was heading back to Colorado. That water is so special.
In September 1912, when what we know as the Shrine was a summer camp for orphaned girls, the Sisters complained to #mothercabrini that there was no water to be had on that dry hillside. She pointed to a rock and encouraged everyone to start digging.. and they miraculously discovered a spring that has never stopped running.
Mother Cabrini was filled with confidence, empathy for others and the dedication to advocate for others and for what was right. Mother Cabrini is one of my role models... as is my wonderful Mom. ... See MoreSee Less