NYC Times Square

NYC Times Square

I have been neglecting my blog....I have been getting ready for our Open Studio Tour next Saturday. Finishing up some paintings, cleaning out my work station, and getting organized. It seems like we have alot to do at the studio....and so much of it has to be done at the last minute. Here is a painting that I pulled out and will be displaying next weekend. I hope that you are able to visit Studio Art and Soul in The Cedars next Saturday...it will be alot of fun.

Fifteen

Fifteen
Oil on 18" x 18" Gallery Wrap Canvas
This painting is at the Expressions 2009 National League of American Pen Women Juried Art Show, located at the Lakewood Library in Dallas. Last night was the artists reception. Lots of people! This painting was awarded Honorable Mention. More painting today at the studio, as we are getting ready for the Cedars Open Studio Tour.

Celebration

Celebration---36" x 36" Gallery Wrap Canvas
This painting is hanging at the Lakewood Library in Dallas.
EXPRESSIONS 2009
November 12 - December 5
Artists Reception
Thursday, November 12
6 - 8 pm
Lakewood Library
6121 Worth St, Dallas, TX 75214

Santa Fe, Madrid & Chimayo New Mexico

Little chapel located way out in the country...on an old western movie set.

Chimayo....the little chapel with so much history.
Driving to Madrid, this old rusty truck has seen better days. It should be great subject matter for a painting!
The Plaza in Santa Fe...people were selling jewelry and art on the sidewalk.

We are back! I did not want to post all 314 photos that I took over the weekend...but here are a few. John and I were able to do everything on our to-do list, and more. Canyon Road was fabulous, the Friday Night Gallery Walk was fun. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum was very interesting, as was the Capital Art Collection, and all of the galleries we hit. John even found the Eaves Western Movie Set located somewhere on a country road between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. El Santuario de Chimayo is such a special place...holy dirt and all. Now that we are back in Dallas, I can't wait to get in the studio. New Mexico is so neat and inspirational!

Texas Star

Texas Star

This contemporary oil painting is on a 16" x 16" canvas. Sides are painted, but a frame would be very handsome on this painting. Years ago John and I bought some iron architectural elements from an old man at Canton Trade Days. We painted them and hung them on the brick wall on the patio. They are quite interesting, and although they must have an official name, I call then Texas Stars. I haven't signed this painting yet, but it is finished. Almost. I hope to get to the studio today and put finishing touches on several paintings. John and I are off to Santa Fe for a few days of touring around New Mexico. The weather will be great...no rain in the forecast. I will be back next week --- hopefully with some new photographs and ideas for paintings. Have a good weekend!!!

Yarn

Yarn

This is a 18" x 18" oil painting on a gallery wrap canvas. Very colorful. Inspired by yarn. Lots of stacked up yarn in a bin. It is a kaleidoscope of variegated colors. I thought I would rename this painting, but Yarn it is. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing. No frame needed...it is ready to hang!

Horizon Series: Abstract 1027

Horizon Series: Abstract 1027

Oil on 22" x 30" Gallery Wrap Canvas

When I started this painting, I was thinking of painting abstract circles...but after one day of painting, I changed my mind and went in another direction. After day one, the canvas composition changed...and I put a horizon line it in, and took out the circles. It was too complicated, so I painted out everything. I also changed my color palette. Some of the colors were random, like the cad yellow and paynes gray. I wasn't happy with the color combination. I put down the brush and picked up the palette knife. The layers of paint went on...I have not signed this painting, but it could be finished. I am taking a few days to let it sit before I sign it.
This contemporary abstract is on gallery wrap canvas, so no frame is needed. It is ready to hang once I sign and make a few minor changes.

I did not get to paint yesterday...but had a good day walking the barns and fields of Canton, Texas at First Monday Trade Days. It was great weather, good shopping. After all the crummy wet weather we have had, it was nice to be out in the sunshine. Looks like another great sunny day in Dallas. I can't beleive it is November!!!