My Thankfuls!

​I begin this message thanking all the 1000s of patrons and friends who have supported this business since the day the doors opened. ​​With lots of hard work, determination and just plain miracles every day we have survived and weathered earthquakes, floods, 9/11 and economic recessions when so many galleries have closed around us. I truly believe that the main reason we are still here is because of the support of my family, friends and clients who through all the ups and downs stood by my visions/concept and contributed their time and energy in keeping the flame burning. 

Ben, Katie, and Anna

​I have watched my Family grow and been so proud of the lives they have created for themselves and for the beautiful children they are raising. My son Ryan met his bride at the opening night of the Mustard Festival the year I was the face of the event and they are still in love and raising three fantastic children, Ben, Katie and Anna. They were part of making this gallery what it is when they both helped work in the business and Ryan is still my "master printer" taking time out of his busy schedule to print my work on a monthly basis.

​Kevin, my younger "son by marriage" as I call both my boys, is the founder of Compass of California Services with his lovely wife Jamie. They have worked hard to provide honest service and are highly respected in the community. I have watched as my granddaughter Kaili has grown into a loving adult helping others in her sweet and kind way.

Kaili

Kaili

My husband Gary is my best friend and ever present "honey do-oer". He came into my life and the business in 1990 and has helped with every transition we have had. There is nothing he cannot fix, make or create.   

My gallery team John Stemmer (long time framer and friend) Joy West, Nouria  & Reg Harris & newest friends & helpers Marcia Garcia & Mary Mammet are all part of the Jessel Gallery Family that keeps growing & glowing. 

A very special blessing and THANK YOU to my new and fabulous Website Designer Jenny Lomanto. Without her patience, brilliant concepts and skills this blog and website would not exit.

​There are big additions coming to the property this year and an upcoming blog will tell all about the exciting new additions on and to the property!

With all the turmoil in the world & in politics ( I alway say I am Canadian not Political) I am SO grateful for this wondrous 100 year old building with its good bones and great vibration and for the love and devotion of all those who believed and continue to believe in my dream. The Jessel Gallery is much more than a retail store, it is a community center supporting amazing talent and bringing people together to celebrate the HeART in our lives. 

​​The Jessel Gallery  has been host to gatherings and celebrations from its birth in November 1984.