“Grommit”
Acrylic/Charcoal on Masonite
18″ X 18″
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.
San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild Show
PARIS CIRCLES 8.5″ x 11″
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, 2020, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
San Marcos Community Center Art Show Update
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.
San Marcos Community Center Art Show, March 2-30 April, 2020
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.
“The Many Faces of Red” – Art on 30th
WAIT!
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/
Life Drawing Sketch Class
Sketch from the Art Loft
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 it in “Meetup” as well.
San Luis Obispo Show
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’m going to Boca de Tomatlan, Mexico!
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!
The “Fake It” Show
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.
“Uncle John” is going to Denver!
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.
