Add some whimsy to your walls!
I saw figs in Trader Joe’s this weekend and just had to get them. Luckily, I am the only one in my home who loves this kick ass fruit. (all for me!) As I painted them, I was struck by the many subtle colors and tones in there. I’ll keep doing research on these yummy subjects – ah, the sacrifices of an artist!
I guess that I am jumping on the avocado bandwagon. This is a 6×6 acrylic painting that would look perfect in the kitchen or any space you want to be reminded of this perfect food item! My love affair with the avocado started shortly after I arrived in California, some 30 years ago. What’s not to love? Creamy, dreamy texture; Buttery, grassy taste, and the best of all, its color – chartreuse. I’m a sucker for chartreuse!
I have fond memories of picking dandelions, making a wish and blowing those seeds to the wind. Those dandelion seeds returned some of those wishes (or maybe luck and some effort on my end helped?) and more importantly, scattered themselves to produce more dandelions for future wishing. What do you wish for now?
Please join me at the opening reception:
Firehouse Art Center – Harrington Gallery
Wednesday July 26, 6-8pm
4444 Railroad Avenue
I had a fun evening meeting other Livermore based artists, listening to the music of the Kipptones and selling some of my art work. It was a beautiful evening!
My artwork is on the promo cards! Guess which one is mine?? Looking forward to the show in the beautiful Firehouse Arts Center/Harrington Gallery.
Here’s a few photos from my recent NY trip. It was wonderful to spend time with my family and do some brief sightseeing in NYC. I wish we could have stayed longer to have the chance to meet up with friends in the area. Next time!
I was just in the studio this Friday morning. It feels great to be home after 1 1/2 weeks in New York. We had an amazing time in Buffalo and NYC. It’s nice to have the day to do as I wish.
This safety pin is part of my “sewing” series and it was also part of my “what the fuck is happening to our County series?!” People were wearing safety pins to let others know that you are a safe being (to combat the increase in hate crimes since the election). Doing art, reading, and getting a good work out helps me deal with the ugliness in the world.
It was a fun afternoon at the Alameda County Fair – my daughter played bari sax at the horse race stadium with her middle school band. It was such a wonderful year of music at her middle school – I feel so fortunate that we are part of the music community.
Today was a perfectly beautiful day – not too hot! We headed over to the adult art area and found my painting on display. I don’t know if I will ever get use to this experience of seeing my art in some place other than my studio or home.
Overall, it was a beautiful day!
