As You Like It exhibition continues at Gallery One thru Feb. 27

Gallery One announced its newest show, As You Like It, will be open to the public through Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View.

In the 1965 film, “The Sound of Music,” Maria sings about her favorite things: “Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes, snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes, silver-white winters that melt into springs, these are a few of my favorite things.”

This month, the artists of Gallery One are painting their favorite things, so this show offers insight into their artistic inspirations and what makes them happy.

Lesley McCaskill, Cheryl Wisbrock and Cindy Beyer each depict the stunning local scenery in their own backyards. “’Morning View of the Glade’ is by my home. I love looking at it at all times of the day,” said McCaskill.

“’Evening Stroll’ depicts a little fellow out for his evening snack,” said Beyer. “The sun is just setting behind the clouds, which almost makes him disappear. A perfect time to fish!”

Wisbrock relives summer pleasures to get through the gray of winter in her pastel, “Easy Access.” “During these cold winter months, I like to think of warm summer days, and green foliage and grasses,” she said.

Laura Hickman gets through those cold winter days by remembering how good a flavored water ice tastes on a really hot summer day as depicted in her pastel painting, "Fenwick Ice Co.” “This ice company on Route 54 in Fenwick is very popular, and I can vouch for the cold, tasty treats,” she said.

Vibrant roses and spectacular gardens filled with flowers inspire artists Marybeth Paterson and Dale Sheldon. In her oil painting, “Roses!” Paterson brings a joyous explosion of color to the canvas. “Being at the shore, we all love painting the warm, sunny beach days. But I love our times when things slow down here. For a plein air painter, [a still life] is a great way to slow down and just focus on those roses,” said Paterson. Sheldon’s “Walking Thru Keukenhof Gardens” depicts a delight to the eye. “Imagine walking around a corner and seeing a blue river of flowers winding between trees, with tulips planted along the edges,” she said. “Spectacular!”

With “On the Cross,” Mary Bode Byrd reflects her desire to honor her faith. “For a long time, I have wished to paint the crucifix ... I could not do his face. But I embellished the colors of the world around the Lord, and the face ... well, it is up to the viewer,” she said.

In Michelle Marshall’s “Look,” the viewer observes the curiosity and delight of a day at the beach and sharing that special find.

The start of a new year is a good time to remember one’s favorite things and to visit Gallery One, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.

For more information, call 302-537-5055, email art@galleryonede.com or go to galleryonede.com.