PLAY DATE

Rocks Pine and the Sea II
o/c
10 x 10

I picked up my two paintings today at the Concord Art Association Holiday show.  While they hugged the wall for the duration of the exhibit I am already planning their next outing. 



Tidal Pools
o/c
10 x 10



SOLSTICE

HAPPY SOLSTICE!

RED

My Thanksgiving Amaryllis (a gift!) keeps on blooming.  The perfect hot color for a grey December day in New England.

ART SALE

Only Trust Your Heart
watercolor
36 x 28

The Museum School art sale was a success for me.  My painting Only Trust Your Heart did sell.  That was exciting news as it is one of my favorites.  The best part of the sale was having the buyer contact me wanting to know of the inspiration for the work along with the title.  We had a very rewarding email exchange on this painting.  That interaction is why I paint.  

IN PRAISE OF OTHER ARTISTS

My friend Michael Seif  has been very generous with keeping me supplied with images of my work seen elsewhere.  In turn I want to let friends know about his stunning show currently on view titled The Fluid Figure Photographs by Michael Seif at the Griffin Museum of Photography's Atelier Gallery at the Stoneham Theatre in Stoneham, MA. 

To see his work one is overwhelmed with the strong desire to own one of his photographs.  Recently Artscope  (Sept/Oct 2011) reviewed his work at Copley's Society of Art show "Then & Now: The Enduring Allure of Light in Photography”



Seif’s underwater portrait of two bodies coming together is overwhelmingly sensual; an image of graceful movement where the human figure is presented in a fantasy world as an unidentified watery organism. Changing the perspective as he composes his photographs, Seif is able to hold the light present at that moment to reveal the specifics of a quickly altering event.

The reception is this Thursday, December 15th, from 6 - 7:30 pm.  Michael will give an artist talk about his 8-year project that has resulted in the photographs in this show.  If you can't make the reception, but I strongly urge you do as Michael gives a wonderful inspiring talk, know there is time to see this exhibit as the show runs through to January 15.

The Griffin Museum's Atelier Gallery at the Stoneham Theatre is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1-6 p.m., and one hour before each theater performance.  The gallery can be accessed through the Stoneham Theatre's lobby at 395 Main Street in Stoneham, MA.

MADE THE WALL

 My friend & talented photographer Michael Seif sent me this photo from the SMFA Art Sale now going on.  That is my work West Side hanging on the wall during last night's reception.  This was fun news to receive this morning as I was unable to attend the reception.  The sale goes on until Sunday and is open daily 10 AM untill 8 PM.  Hope to see you there.



watercolor
28 x 36



Special thanks to Michael Seif for documenting with his ipod my participation in this sale!

WAITING NO LONGER

WAITING
watercolor
24 x 24

Yesterday I delivered this painting to its new home.  This part of the job is a big treat for me - to meet the buyer and see the house that welcome one's work. Waiting is a watercolor mounted on canvas with cold wax medium applied to the painting acting as a clear protective shield.  By not framing with glass or Plexiglass the colors can reflect their true character. This work was exhibited this past summer at the Rocky Neck Gallery in Gloucester, MA.  I had many interested parties but only if I was willing to negotiate the price.  That I was not willing to do.  I knew someday the right buyer would come along.  Thank you for coming along so soon.