ARTISTIC VISION

COAST MAGAZINE DECEMBER ISSUE

Thank you to the editor and Sam Dunn 
for choosing me to be the 
December 2015 Artistic Vision. 

Last Tree in the City was finalized after visiting a local horse stable. It was shocking to find stately oak trees being uprooted, barns leveled and arenas removed. Nearby, earth movers noisily roamed the dusty hillsides of the rapidly disappearing tree shaded land. Disappearing open space is a well-known theme as cities reach farther out to accommodate growing populations.

                   Last Tree in the CIty  32x24 framed 

 The Last Horse  32x24 framed

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WINNER - Artist's Magazine

32nd Annual Art Competition

Juror for the Abstract/Experimental category, Betsy Dillard Stroud, said this about the entries she juried. "How far will these outstanding artists travel and where will they go? I can hardly wait to see." And, I too can hardly wait.  Each day I jump out of bed with excitement, anxious to continue my painting journey. 

Winning painting:  Hidden Bridge  

mixed media on paper  24x32 framed

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Virga Gallery Exhibition

It is always nice to be invited to show at a fabulous gallery. Virga Siauciunaite, owner of Virga Gallery just across from Main Beach in Laguna, asked a few artists from the Festival of Arts and beyond to show at her gallery in October. Other Festival artists were Brad Elsberry, Cliff Wassman, and Bruce Vanderwilt.

Opening Night Saturday, October 24, 2015

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Something had to give....

I've been so busy with paintings and promotions in 2015, I have neglected my blog posts! SInce blogging is an efficient way to log events in my art career, I'm catching up in the days leading up to the New Year.

Summer at The Festival of Arts was fabulous, as usual. With the new Festival facade and contemporary cement wall to welcome clients and visitors, success was shared by all.

My painting, "A Walk in the Woods", was purchased at the silent auction benefiting artists in need. I hope my collectors in Laguna Niguel are enjoying this piece as much as I enjoyed creating it for the theme, Happiness is....

A Walk in the Woods in the entryway of my client's home.

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Gallery of Modern Masters in Sedona

A new commission painting finished 
and delivered!

Sunset Canyon    33x33   acrylic on paper

Now this client has three canyon paintings 

hanging in their new home in Sedona.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ARTISTS ONLINE

NAWA Online Juried Exhibition

Until June 20, 2015 

I am pleased to be included in this prestigious show. 

My painting, Seeking Middle Ground, is a mixed media piece on 300 lb hot press watercolor paper. The materials I used to complete the work are acrylic, collage, gesso, inks, and charcoal.

You can view the entire show at 

nawaonlinegallery.org

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MICA EXHIBITION IN BREA

OPENING NIGHT AT THE BREA CIVIC CENTER GALLERY

The gallery was brimming with artists, friends, appreciators and collectors. What an honor to be juried into this show. 

My painting, Last Tree in the City, is hanging in the 

central gallery through May 8th. Here it is on the right.

NEXT BIG SHOWS...

SANDSTONE GALLERY LAGUNA

JUNE 3-29

FESTIVAL OF ARTS

JULY 3-AUGUST 31

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ISEA ANNUAL MEMBER EXHIBIT

First Annual Virtual Exhibit

International Society of Experimental Artists

My painting "Last Tree in the CIty" was chosen for this online juried exhibit from thousands of entries around the world. It is one of many from the series, "Community" that I began painting in 2014. It has been shown in the Irvine Fine Arts Center's Annual Juried California Show and will be included in the book, Incite 3, due to be released in November, 2015.

To view the entire show click here.

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EXHIBITION IN LAGUNA BEACH

January is a perfect month to stroll on Historic Gallery Row in Laguna Beach. The holidays are over, frantic shopping has ended and crowds are gone from the streets. With time to poke around the galleries, art appreciators are able to find special treasures yet to be discovered. 

Below are three paintings from the show.

Ghost Quarry  19x23

Scent of Rain  24x31

Midnight Dance  24x31

Click here to read featured article on ArtsyShark.com

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