Editing THE ITALIAN Suite book

Marty, Kristen, and I worked on designing the most fabulous book on The Italian Suite.

The book is being published by Blurb in two versions:

one hardbound 11" h x 13" w

one softbound cover 8" h x 11" w

both books will have over 55 paintings in full color and an opening statement by me and essay by Rusty Freeman, Curator of Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.

It is a gorgeous book -- thanks to the diligent direction of Marty, and the amazing designing eye and hand of Kristen.

I will carry samples of both books at the opening of the exhibition and a chance for you to place your orders too.

The painting I included here is a long lost painting from when I was in graduate school. It is an acrylic on paper-- based on the inspiration I felt from seeing CHRISTO'S wrapped islands in Biscayne Bay in 1983. It was a wonderful thing to see such a massive installation from a famous artist!

This piece BISCAYNE BLUE- started my whole series on basing work around my love of Florida. It has been a rich roll of imagery for me -- one that I still work on today!

Biscayne Blue

acrylic

30" h x 40" w

1983

private collection