“A Bird’s Eye View” – An Original Oil Painting and Poem – From “Lucas Life in Chicago – An Exhibit at Bottles Up!” – JUNE 2026

Welcome to a Little Preview of Each Oil Painting and Poem in:

“LUCAS LIFE IN CHICAGO – AN EXHIBIT AT BOTTLES UP!” – JUNE 2026

HOLLY’S GARDEN CHICAGO

An Oil Series depicting scenes and themes from the sacred garden of remembrance named for our first Collie and comprised of plantings lovingly brought with us from Virginia to Charleston, SC and now lovingly tended here in Chicago, IL

A BIRD’S EYE VIEW

12×12 Framed Oil on Canvas

“A Bird’s Eye View” 

Holly’s Garden Chicago 

Painting and Poem by Rina Lucas

Some things are best seen

From above

Where lines and colors blur and blend

To reveal the main idea for a moment

Minus the details.

Many thanks for sharing this preview of the exhibit with me! I look forward to seeing you at the opening reception!

“LUCAS LIFE IN CHICAGO – AN EXHIBIT AT BOTTLES UP!”

Original Oil Paintings and Poetry

Featuring Artist: Rina Lucas – staffandpalette.com

Including Wine Tasting Reception

June 5th, 2026: 5:30 – 7:00 pm

BottlesUp! https://bottlesupchicago.com

3164 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

FIRST FRIDAY EVENT

If you are interested in purchasing any of these original oil paintings, each accompanied by poetry, please contact me at:

rina.r.lucas@gmail.com