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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sarah's blog post
Just a quick update on my last post. Sarah was so kind to post my latest painting on her blog, called Unshoveling The Past, along with some inspiring words. I now know the location, year, and a little more background on her photo.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Thinking of summer already
Beach Buds
18" x 18" x1.5"
Oil with a palette knife on cradled artist board
This painting was inspired by a photo I saw on a friend's Facebook wall. I hadn't painted any family photos in awhile and I thought this one was just too much fun to pass up. It's bigger than my usual size but I left the white border around the edges so I go back in later to paint in the date.
Sarah-if you are reading this, do you know what year this would have been? And thanks for letting me paint this cute picture.
My uncle sent me some great old family beach photos too. I think I feel a series coming on. And hopefully it will get me through the winter.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Just a couple of crazy cats
Crazy Cat
Approx 4" by 4"
Oil with a palette knife on canvas
Window Perch
Approx 5" by 6"
Oil with a palette knife on canvas
Just a couple a quick crazy cat painting done during class last week. Have a nice day everyone. Now go hug your cat.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Wild Things on exhibit
Saturday evening was the opening reception for "Wild Things". The caliber of art work was really impressive, the Cotuit Center for the Arts venue was so enjoyable, and the organizers of the show did an amazing job. Here I am with my trio of "wild thing."
Each piece had a write up from the artist as well as QR codes that take you to the artist's websites and galleries. Cool.
When you walk into the center, it's open and bright with real sails hanging from the ceiling. Cool again.
It's fun to see your name so big:
On the other side of the center, they had a performance by a local drummers and dancers. Wonderful.
Below are some of my and Polo's favorite pieces from the show. Looking at them now, I see that we really gravitated towards the more dimentional pieces. I've been having an urge to try some new materials and these pieces provided me with lots of inspiration:
This last piece is called Contemplating Freedom. A beautiful painting.
And a great evening all around.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Mysterious disappearance
I was debating whether or not to post this, but perhaps the right person may see it.
The two Renoir commissioned paintings from my previous post never made it to their new home. The paintings were mailed over the holidays and when the box arrived at its destination, it had been opened and was empty.
Is that bizarre or what? Luckily the box was insured, but still very, very bizarre. And I have a very disappointed customer.
So if you happen to see anyone trying to sell some Renoir knock offs out there, can you let me know?
Friday, December 30, 2011
Romance is in the air
After Renoir's Dance at the Bougival
12" by 6"
Oil with a palette knife on canvas
After Renoir's Grand Canal, Venice
9" by 12"
Oil with a palette knife on canvas
I had so much fun painting my mini masters ornament series that I was thrilled when someone saw my work at Custom Art Framing and Gallery 9 and asked if I would paint two small Renoirs on commission. She saw these two paintings at the MFA in Boston and it sparked an idea to give them as a thank you gift in return for a trip to Italy that her friend planned for them next week. Nice!
Today also marks Polo and my 10th wedding anniversary so romance is definitely in the air!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Christmas Commission
Maproom Cafe at the BPL
8" by 8" by 1.5"
Oil with a palette knife on cradled panel
A friend saw a larger version of this painting of mine at an art exhibit and asked if I would paint a smaller one to give as a Christmas gift to her friend. This was a really interesting exercise in that I was able to paint this really quickly due to the fact that I had already painted it larger. The knife strokes came quicker and felt more confident because I already knew where I was going. Click here to see te larger version I did a few months back.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Just for you
Just for you
6" x 6"
Oil with a palette knife on canvas
In my last post I mentioned that I really didn't care for the crowded malls and gift giving pressure of the holidays. But as much as a dislike the shopping, I love the wrapping. It's my favorite part. I am somewhat of a hoarder when it comes to ribbons, bags, and do dads that can be added to packages to make them more festive. I love using what I already have and recycling (or regifting?) things on packages. Ask my friends Carol and Danielle who I made take a gift wrapping seminar with me a few years back. Yes-that's right, a seminar! What a blast.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Decorating for the holidays
These Three Stars
3" by 4"
Oil with a palette knife on canvas
A tiny challenge in neutral colors.
This weekend we finally are able to decorate the house for Christmas. Tree...check, stockings...check, wreathe...check. I am actually in the spirit already which is unusual. I just really hate the crowds and the malls. I just wish there wasn't that buying and gift giving pressure every year. The holidays would be just fine without it in my opinion.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Saturday, December 3, 2011
A family of palette knife portraits
Brian, Patrick, Erin, and Cathleen
Each 3" by 3"
Oil with a palette knife on canvas
My cousin Shelley asked me to paint portraits of her kids as a gift to her husband for their 30th wedding anniversary. I found this frame that had a mat with four cut opening each measuring 3" square so I used that as my inspiration to tie them all together.
Here are close ups of each portrait:
Erin
Cathleen
Patrick
Brian
Monday, November 28, 2011
Larger Work: A Boston Perspective
A Boston Perspective
36" x 24" x 2"
Oil with a palette knife on cradled artist board
Polo and I are getting ready for our show that opens this Friday at Gallery 9 in Norwood. I wanted to include at least one large piece so I chose this Boston view to try. These larger pieces are quite the undertaking and this view in particular was a perspective challenge to say the least. As I look at it now, I can see several things that still aren't quite right, but I'm hoping that it's still believable and unmistakably Boston. That was my goal. Can you identify the street corner that this painting captures?
This painting took several days to complete. I took this photo below after day 1 to show you the painting in process which I think is interesting to see.
I am always amazed at how much time the "finishing" work takes when preparing for a show. The varnishing, framing, wiring, signing, pricing, etc... Lots to think about and finalize, but come Friday-we'll be ready!Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Wild Things: I'm on a roll!
Purr...meow...roar!This trio was just juried into a show called "Wild Things" at the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. The show will be at the Cotuit Center for the Arts in Cotuit MA from January 6-February 10. I thought this was and interesting twist:
Keeping younger patrons in mind, art work will be displayed at a lower height throughout the exhibit - right at children’s eye level. A series of child-friendly events are scheduled over the course of the month. School groups will be welcomed to the exhibit for free for the duration of the show, and will be given docent-led tours and art instruction customized to the age level of the children.
Fun stuff.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
The next batch to get framed up
Mini Manet
2.5" x 3.5"
Mini Manet
2.5" x 3.5
Mini Sargent
2.5" x 3.5
I've ordered some more mini frames and as soon as they arrive, these three will get framed up and go on sale!
Friday, November 18, 2011
The Stepsisters are in the finals
Back Bay Stepsisters
8" x 8"
Oil
I was notified this week that this painting of mine was selected as a finalist in the Richeson 75 International Small Works Show. How exciting. There will be a reception in Wisconsin on February 6, but all of the finalists will also be posted in an online exhibit running from February 6-March 30, 2012. Can't wait to see the winners!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
2011 Mini Masters ornament collection
Boit Daughter 12.5" by 2.5"
Framed with black hanging ribbon
$65 plus shipping
Sunday, November 6, 2011
PREVIEW 2011 Mini Masters ornament collection
The Boit daughters collection
The remaining collection inspired by Sargent paintings.These little lovelies will go on sale this week but I wanted to post a preview so you can see them framed and start picking your favorites. I will be posting individual close ups with a Buy Now button for each one so you will see them in more detail once they are up for sale. Each has a black ribbon for hanging on your tree and they'll be the same price as last year, $65/each.
Look out because the holidays are sneaking up on us.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
A prize winning pooch
What a good doggie.I just received a call telling me that my New Yorkie painting won 3rd place at the Woodshed Gallery's Small Works Show. I am pretty excited about that. Here is the link to see all of the entries and winners: Woodshed Gallery. The show will be up for the month of November. See the side column of my blog under Now Showing for the address of the gallery should you be in the area and want to check it out. The holiday season is just around the corner!
FUN FACT: Did I tell you that I found out this little guy's name is Steven Tyler? How fun is that? But I think he needs a little feather extension in his fur, don't you agree?
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