“Funny Bones 2” This painting has been selected for display in the Art on 30th’s black and white show, “Tuxedo”. The show runs for the month of May. Reception in the gallery is scheduled for Saturday, 24 April, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. See the link below for more details. Artist Quote for the week: “If you have to be certain of the end result, don’t be a painter” https://www.arton30th.com/
The Cows Came Home Yes, the party is over, but it was GREAT! I entered this painting in the Robert Burridge Studio Virtual show, “Table Setting” and was awarded BEST IN SHOW! Wait, it gets better! A couple from Pennsylvania purchased the painting after they saw it on the San Diego Museum of Art Artist Guild Zoom meeting! Doesn’t get much better than that! Quote for the week: Forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain whether you are inspired or not. Octavia E. Butler
On a whim I decided to create some crazy faces. Enjoy!
Art on 30th’s new show this month is “Red Velvet” and my work has been accepted! I created a bowl, teacup and saucer out of repurposed, tie-dyed coffee filters which were coated with resin. The gallery reception will be held Saturday, February 13th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92116 | (619) 894-9009 https://www.arton30th.com/
Didn’t Make the Cut But There’s More Well, “Pause” didn’t make the exhibition for the “At Midnight” show at the Ashton Gallery. But, I’m sure there is a place for it in the future. In the meantime, I have had fun making some very colorful masks! I have posted the link below for the YouTube video. Kinda have to hunt for the pattern but it’s there. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjqweGdyDuA
I have entered a new painting for a new show called “At Midnight” for Art on 30th (Ashton Gallery). The title of my submission is “Pause”. The results of the submissions will be announced on 28 September 2020. The opening reception is Halloween, 31 October! It runs until 28 November. Wish me luck! Ashton Gallery, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92115 https://www.ashtonartgallery.com.
Here are a few new paintings completed during the last few months. I hope you enjoy them.
In August 2020 this painting received one of the top seven out of 37 awards and commendations from 950 entries in the Robert Burridge Studio “Petting Zoo” virtual show judged by Linda Kemp. Grommit is my bed buddy!
The Robert Burridge Studio has sponsored an artwork competition named “Petting Zoo”. The judging will take place 1 August 2020. This is my entry, “Grommit”. He’s my “bed buddy” and always with me.
THE SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART ARTISTS GUILD will be displaying juried membership artwork at the Lyceum Theatre in conjunction with Hershey Felder’s “Paris, A Love Story”. My combined media artwork, “Paris Circles” has been accepted into the show! Depending upon the current situation, the artwork will be available for viewing May 1 – June 8, 2020. Artwork reception is scheduled to be held May 8, 6:30 – 9:30 PM. This information will be updated as changes may occur. UPDATE: The show and exhibition has been postponed tentatively to end of July. Lyceum Theatre – “Paris, A Love Story”, May 7-31,
It’s a WINNER! I received 2nd Place for “Hanging Out”! Go check out the show! The art and photography is available for viewing Monday – Friday, March 2 through April 30 from 8 am to 7 pm.
The Juried Art & Photography Show at the San Marcos Community Center has accepted two paintings! Artists reception will be Thursday, March 5 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. A light dinner and refreshments will be provided by Chick-fil-A. Art will be available for viewing Monday – Friday, March 2 through April 30 from 8 am to 7 pm.
I was accepted into the Ashton Gallery/Art on 30th newest show, “The Many Faces of Red”. The reception for the show will be Saturday, 15 February, 6-8 pm. The gallery is located on 4434 30th Street in San Diego. Hope to see you there! https://www.ashtonartgallery.com/
I found a life drawing sketch group in San Diego on Sunday nights from 7-9 PM. No instructions. It is at the San Diego Art Loft on Tripp Street. Only costs $12.00 and can be accessed through the “Meetup” website under “Arts” category. Check it out! Great fun! Also, there is a Quick Sketch art class in Vista that has an instructor. It includes a series of 1 – 5 minute sketch times with a 20 min thrown in. It meets on Tuesday nights, 6:25 – 9:25 PM. There is a requested $15.00 donation for the model. You can find
I had a show in SLO in November at the 2 Blondes Boutique titled, “Figuratively Speaking…..”. It was for “Art After Dark” event, which is held on the first Friday evening of each month. Galleries, restaurants, salons, and boutiques spotlight an artist for a month. I had a great time meeting the guests at the reception, 1 November.
I have been to many of Robert Burridge workshops at his studio in Arroyo Grande and in my home town, San Diego. This time the workshop/vacation will be in Boca de Tomatlan, Mexico through Casa de los Artistas. A whole week of painting, 19-26 January 2019, in a small fishing village 14 miles south of Puerto Vallarta! I am so excited!
I have been accepted into the “Fake It” show at the Blue Line Arts Gallery in Roseville, CA! My painting is a copy of the Edgar Degas painting, “The Millinery Shop”. Opening Reception is 19 January 2019. The show runs from 11 January to 23 February 2019. Closing reception will be 16 February 2019.
Good News! One of my paintings has been accepted for a show in the Core New Art Space in Denver, Colorado! The title of the show is “All That You Can Imagine” and is specifically for mixed media artists. The show dates are May 10-27, 2018. The artist reception is Friday, May 11th , 6:00-9 :00 PM. Look for the website link, “Core New Art Space” for more details.
Interesting. Didn’t think I’d like to blog. Is anyone really interested in what is going on in my life? I know we are in such a communication frenzy: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, etc. I’m of the “old school” (and old!) and prefer to live a quiet and private life like a lot of artists. I have been an artist my whole life (well up to now, at least) but now that I have retired I am devoting the rest of my remaining years to create as much art as I can, enter as many juried shows possible, and enjoy every second. I have so many projects
It has been an exciting March! Last month I was chosen to participate in the Art On 30th gallery event, “50 to Watch”. Only 50 artists were chosen from a wide range of artistic abilities that included painting, sculpture, fiber, & photography. Also, a full-color booklet was published containing chosen artwork of each artist and sent to 1500 galleries nationwide! What an honor!