Still Painting

  In progress......

Reorganizing my work schedule and goals since leaving the Lorton Workhouse Art Center.  I must say it feels great not having the obligations of time which was required at the center.  My goals have also changed as to painting time and organizing a plan for selling my work that is requiring lots of research.   Having a marketing background does help, but the changes in the economy is a huge consideration.  Is art a luxury or a need?  I think that people need to continue having beauty and comfort in their lives, so I intend to keep painting.  This is a new painting I am working on and think it will bring a brightness to an otherwise stressful world.  Makes me happy painting it!!!

July 31, 2011 - Upcoming Exhibits

Just returned from downtown DC after dropping off my paintings.  My four Monopoly board corners (pixs shown in previous posting) were selected to go into the August Exhibit at Touchstone Gallery -  901 New York Avenue, NW.  The reception is this Friday, August 5th - 6-8:30pm.  The exhibit will be on display until August 27th.  Hope to see lots of people at the opening.  This is my first venture into downtown DC and looking forward to the feedback on my work.

Finishing up another giant gumball machine painting...similar to the first one, but with a twist (of course).  Also, have about 5 other paintings on the drawing board or in my head (I work out my concepts in my head, then start the sketches)...lots of work to do before the autumn festivals.

Mark your calendar as I will be participating in the following venues:

September 11th:   Adams/Morgan Festival in DC - 18th Street NW & Belmont Streets.

September 17th - 18th: Inner Harbor Festival in Baltimore.  Beautiful area.

October 8th - 9th:  Fairfax Corner Art Festival on Monument Drive (center where PF Chang's and 14 movie theatres is located.)

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Commission Completed

Some artists paint portraits of people as a commission...I paint portraits of crayons!

Painting crayons is a lot more fun and you don't have to worry about getting the eyes just right!  And, flesh colors are so drab...  it's definitely more fun painting giant crayons.  This painting is 44" x 20"....going to hang in a kitchen in Florida.

Working on some new ideas for upcoming shows.

Speaking of upcoming shows...I will be in the Touchstone Gallery Mini-Solo Exhibit in DC during August.  I will post the invitation to the opening soon.

My four Monopoly Corners will be featured.

These are traveling paintings as they are currently in an exhibition at Herndon Artspace through Sunday, July 3rd - 750 Center Street. 

More later.....

I'm Back!!!!

After returning from the France trip...I lost my momentum in posting.  I apologize and hopefully I can continue now with new happenings.  I will blame my lack of activity on the wonderful laid-back attitude of the French.  I definitely think their attitude helped me realize that "you really don't have to work or stay busy every waking moment of the day." 

Therefore with some planning, I am trying to keep the calmness I built up in France.

The goal is to reduce my involvement in too many activities - mainly volunteering and setting priorities.

What is your passion?  That was the qustion I asked myself.  What makes me happiest other than being with my wonderful family and friends?  It is most definitely - painting.  Painting is the most frustrating, yet rewarding function of my life.  It was my favorite activity at the age of 8 and still is today.

Okay.  I will start posting more and sharing new work and any art related activities  and opportunities that may interest everyone.

This is a new painting I completed a couple of months ago. 36x48 acrylic.  "Gumballs" is one of several pieces I have completed in my "Fun & Games" series.  The paintings are of fun, colorful objects that relate to memories and fantasy.  As a representational painter.....it's all about interpretation of the realistic.