DJ Geribo
Author & Artist
Welcome to Author & Artist DJ Geribo's Website
Who vs That
Another thorn in my side is when people refer to other people as 'that'. I can't believe how many times I hear someone talking about a person or group of people as 'that'. So here is the simple rule:
"Who" refers to people.
"That" refers to things.
Examples: "The lady that put the pie in the window was enticing me to steal it."
or -
"There were so many people that didn't know how to ride a bike."
It's its, not it's!
Ok, here it is, once and for all, the proper use of 'it's'.
If the sentence you are writing could be read 'it is' , then it is 'it's'. If you can't read it as 'it is', then it is 'its'.
For example:
"It's a beautiful day today!" You can also say, "It is a beautiful day today".
But you would not say, "Its a beautiful day today."
Believe it or not 'Its" is the possessive. Example: "The airplane won't lose its way in the dark."
If you use an apostrophe there, 'it's' you would basically be saying, "The airplane won't lose it is way in the dark."
The Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger
After reading "Holes", I was happy to come upon another Sachar book. And having not had a lot of experience with kids, it took me a minute to get a lot of what was going on. Once I did, I enjoyed the story a lot more. The story was laugh-out-loud fun and the kids, innocent in their thoughts and the words that come out of their mouths, were loveable and often unpredictable.
My Favorite Book Store
At one point in my past, I believe it was when I was in college, I was somehow introduced to what became my favorite book store in Cambridge, MA. Harvard Square, to be exact. And whenever I happened to be in Harvard Square, I had to visit this store. I looked forward to it with such anticipation, like a child awaiting Christmas morning or a birthday, and never tired of what became fewer rare trips to the shop.
Crosskill
A new series of books called 'Bookshots" created by James Patterson, "Crosskill" was my 1st James Patterson book.
In our overly functioning crazy-busy world, no one has time to read much more than a few columns in a newspaper. And there is a good chance they aren't turning to the 'continued on' page, either. We just don't have enough time for anything so something as short yet complete as a Bookshots novel just may be the new way of the novel.
Mini Animal Portraits
only $55
Artist DJ Geribo will paint an acrylic 5"x7" portrait (unframed) of your cat, dog, or bird (or your favorite pet whether it is a pig, a horse, or a turtle) for you or to give as a gift.
These mini animal portraits (see examples above) are created in DJ's impressionistic style and will look beautiful framed or sitting on a mini easel (easels are available for $3 each.)
A mini animal portrait makes a great gift, for birthday, anniversary, or other special event.
Current Special Offers
DJ's 5x7" unframed paintings are only $39 each*
Above are some examples of the 5x7" paintings that are available at the special price of $39.
Add a display easel for only $3
*Plus $3.95 S&H
Most of the artwork on my website is for sale. I use PayPal to process your purchase safely and securely.
If you have any questions about a particular piece of artwork, just contact me and I will be happy to assist you.
Geretis! (Lithuanian for "Enjoy")
From the Gallery
Gushing Gloxinias
Gushing Gloxinias
9"x12"
acrylic
$295 (framed)
Wolf with Pups 1
Wolf with Pups 1
12.5"x15.5"
watercolor
$350 (framed)
Spectacled Owl
Spectacled Owl
5"x7"
acrylic
$39 (unframed)
Purple Cabbages
Purple Cabbages
6"x6"
oil
$80 (gallery wrapped)
Early Spring Swan
Early Spring Swan
5"x7"
acrylic
$39 (unframed)
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From My Gallery
My Books
Mouse Bound is now available for purchase!
A sweet book with lots of illustrations throughout, the softcover book will delight young and old alike. A story like nothing you've ever read, "Mouse Bound" is based on an experience that DJ has had many times with the mice that "visit" her studio.
Read more ...Upcoming Events
2018 Holiday Shows
If you aren't signed up to receive my quarterly newsletter, you may not have seen the shows I am currently participating in during the Holiday season. So, here they are:
November 03 - Granite State Choral Society -
Holiday Show
9 - 3pm - Rochester Community Ctr, 150 Wakefield St., Rochester, NH
November 23, 24, 25 - Castle in the Clouds Holiday Show
10 - 4:30pm - 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, NH
December 01 - Prospect Mountain High School - Holiday Show
9 - 2pm - 242 Suncook Valley Rd (Rte 28), Alton, NH
All of these shows are free to the public. Come in and do your holiday shopping! Only 63 days until Christmas!!!! Yikes!! Stop by to say "Hi!" and purchase my latest book, or a mini original piece of artwork, or commission me to do an animal portrait. Don't wait until the last minute!