Jun

A Painter’s Obsessions

For the past year or two, I’ve been thinking a lot about what really matters to me as an artist. What matters most…and what doesn’t?

Let me start with a list, and if all goes well, I will explore these issues in depth over the coming weeks:

Color
Color
Color
Form
Shape
Movement
Dimension
Texture
Surface quality
Playfulness
Seriousness

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Jun

9

Working in Wax Exhibit – Continues Through June 21

The Working in Wax Exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek, CA — in which I have three paintings displayed — continues through June 21, 2009, so you can still catch it if you are in the Northern California area. There’s a Culture + Cocktails Reception for “Working in Wax” on June 18, 6:00—8:00 p.m.

I was not able to make it to the show, but two other artists in the show have posted pictures of the opening of this gorgeous and amazing art exhibit.

Allyson Sanburn Malek posted these photos of the May 6, 2009 Working in Wax opening (posted on Facebook – you must belong to Facebook to view).

Or you can view photos of the opening reception by Margo Mullen at her blog, StudioMargo.com.

Information on the exhibit and gallery:

Bedford Gallery

1601 Civic Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925/295-1423
www.bedfordgallery.org

photo above by Margo Mullen, used with permission

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May

16

I’m on Cloud Nine from the 5×7 Art Splurge at the Arthouse!

I'm on Cloud Nine from the 5x7 Art Splurge at the Arthouse!

Thursday night, my husband and I went to the Artists Preview party for the 2009 5×7 show at the Arthouse. It is always so much fun to see the huge collection of fabulous little paintings and other creations in a 5″x7″ format — and to run into so many of my art friends!

I was most surprised and thrilled to see that my two little paintings got a primo spot in the exhibition! On the main wall, under the writing, top shelf. They looked so good there!

I wasn’t able to get any pictures Thursday night, so I went back last night to the big event — the Art Splurge and Exhibition, or opening to the public during which the paintings first become available for sale. I made some new art friends, and the three of us were photographed by — well, I don’t know who by! He asked for our names, but I forgot to ask for his. So, if you see my picture in the paper somewhere, give me a holler.

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