The painting above was the last painting done by Bob Mather, who died over the weekend. It will be on display at the Mansion Art Show Thursday.

A few months ago, we thought the Mansion had enough art supplies to last a decade, but your gifts and supplies and donations have sparked a great art renaissance in the Mansion Activities room, and art has become a daily, major and critical activity.

This week, Julie Harlin, the Mansion Activities Director, has posted a new Amazon Wish List that focuses on the new reality, they are running out of art supplies and need some support for their work spaces.

They also need some help with parties and gatherings – cups, napkins, spoons, nothing expensive.

Some of these items can be purchased on the  New Wish List – paint, paper cups, napkins.

Some can be donated from the outside – watercolors, acrylic paint, paper, brushes – among other things. The list ranges in price from $6 to $12.

The Mansion Amazon Wish List has four items when I last looked. Three disappeared immediately. This list is very simple.

Take a look and see if anything interests you, and if you have any access to basic art supplies, Julie says they can use them. Art is a big deal at the Mansion, their art show is going to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, I’ll be one of the judges.

The Wish Lists have become a fundamental source of supplies and support for the Mansion residents. The art work has also  triggered more gatherings.  I thank you for supporting them, and hope you’ll take a look at this one. Thanks.