Firefly-- swimmer watercolor in progress

The watercolor has been worked and reworked for days and days.  Yesterday-- I finally wetted the entire paper--- drenching it in Prussian Blue and Trasnparent Yellow.  I added a touch of Quin Burnt Orange.. and a little Opera.

I could not "babysit" the overall glaze-- but left it in the studio to dry on its own.

Today-- I spend a huge amount of time developing and painting in the jewel like dazzles of color in small passages.


Firefly
watercolor
30" h x 22" w
2012
in progress

Spring Bounty!

I sold the three paintings here this weekend.  The lovely SPRING BOUNTY will be hanging with the two smaller IRIS to make a statement.

I couldn't be happier!

So happy that art is being collected.  It's especially important for an artist!

I am always honored when someone likes my work enough to feature it in their home.

Thank you Chris and Michael!  Your support means so much to me!



Spring Bounty
watercolor
30" h x 22" w

Iris 1 and 2
watercolor
15" h x 11" w
private collection

American Visonary Art Museum

On my trip east... my brother and i visited [briefly] the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, MD. it rocks!
you must go see -- if you are ever in the area.

We also went to the Corcoran Art Museum -- and saw Richard Avedon's photographic portraits of People in Power commissioned by ROLLING STONE magazine. these portraits were taken through the 60's and 70's. awesome!

The National Portrait gallery had two memorable exhibits --Women of Our Time: Twentieth Century Photographs.......and... my personal favorite -- Alfred Steiglitz and Georgia O'Keefe. I have never seen so many O'Keefe in one place at once! truly inspirational.
The last museum we visited was the National Museum for Women in the Arts.
There was a nice collection and overview photo exhibit -- but nothing too eye-catching -- except the Frieda Kahlo.

NEW VISONS- American Contemporary Gallery

Other terrific artists in the exhibition- NEW VISIONS:

Tony Henson
Alan Soffer
Steven Pearson

Show Opening!

Here's a small overview of the people that came to the opening. I was particularly touched by my friends that came from great distance to be there....

Nick Simmons [yay- we finally got to meet!]
Jane Andre Gillette with Jan Moller [from Alexandria, VA - two great painters...]
Jeff and Jana Moller [classmate from Principia College]
Debbie Nichols
and my beloved brother- Sam Carter

The evening went smoothly -- it was really great to meet the other artists - most of which were from out-of-town too.

American Contemporary Gallery- OPENING THIS FRIDAY

You are cordially invited to attend our Gala Holiday Opening on December 5th. This select group
of artists is exhibiting work that celebrates their insight and vision, ranging from the
clarity of seen images to the expression of those only felt.
Each body of diverse work invites the viewer on an exciting visual journey designed
to delight. We hope you and your friends will enjoy this show, the company of the artists,
and an evening that is sure to glow warmly in your memory.
Please join us for our gala opening on the evening of
December 5th, 2008 from 7-10 PM. New Visions runs through December 30th.
Need more information? Call or e-mail John at (410) 263-4800
or johnbodkin@AmericanContemporaryGallery.com
1851 McGuckian Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

I will be at the opening! I look forward to seeing you there!

American Contemporary Gallery

Today was the day to deliver the work -- and Evan... my GREAT helper... unloaded most of the work. John Bodkin, the owner was most gracious in getting things situated. It's an impressive space -- and I am looking forward to the opening on December 5.

www.americancontemporarygallery.com

please consider yourself personally invited to come. i will be at the opening from 7 to 10 pm... and look forward to seeing you!

on the ROAD again!

okay.... here we are.... packed and ready to go! a truckload of art... in my truck-- ready to be delivered to the American Contemporary Gallery in Annapolis, MD.

evan and i drove cross county -and arrived at my brother's today. we will be delivering the work tomorrow.

i will come back for the opening on December 5 in the evening.

if you want to come -- please do! everyone is invited.

http://www.americancontemporarygallery.com/