Cedarhurst Museum

The curator from the Cedarhurst Museum -- Rusty Freeman -- came to my studio today to see the Italian work.

He and I talked for 2 1/2 hours-- and had a great time discussing all sorts of topics.

I feel so grateful to be having this exhibition. It will open February 25, 2011
and run through mid-May.

I have painted over 45 paintings -- and am planning another 20.
Hopefully... ALL of you will come to the exhibition!


Italian Suite
acrylic
2010

Italy-- acrylics

Finishing up some final pieces before meeting with museum curator on Tuesday. There is the first big one -- that i wanted to make simple and direct.

It took most of the day to get it done- but I'm glad I'll have some large scale piece to show.


Can't wait to hear about the details for the show!

Italy 104
acrylic
30" h x 40" w
2010

Italy 99
acrylic
10" h x 30" w
2010

Italy 100
acrylic
10" h x 30" w
2010

Installation
acrylic

Digital Giclee

The client wanted a digital giclee of the watercolor of his dog. The painting was digitally reproduced on canvas... and then stretched. I think the presentation is sharp...and I hope he's pleased.

He suggested this format -- and I would have never come up with this combination!

Love it!

Will check out making other digital canvas transfers of work soon.

Stay tuned!


Luca
digital canvas transfer
12" h x 12" w
2010

Italia!

These 3 acrylic paintings sold on Friday to a client. She has been a pillar of support for my Italy show from the beginning. Her enthusiasm has done a lot to help me finish the show.

The show will be seen at the CEDARHUST MUSEUM in the winter -- from FEBRUARY through MAY 2010. I think the opening is FEBRUARY 25, 2011.


Italy
acrylic

10" h x 10" w
2010

Happy Customer!

A wonderful client from NORTH CAROLINA came to my studio yesterday. He had heard about my work from an artist friend on FACEBOOK and purchased three of my paintings on line.

He then realized that he was coming to ST LOUIS for business-- and would my studio be open to view work.

We scheduled a time -- and he loved the work.

He purchased these three beautiful florals. I am working on the framing-- and then ship to his home for installation.

Thank you to all who made this possible!


Rain Tulips
watercolor on Twin Rockers paper
21" h x 21" w each panel 21" h x 70" w overall
2008

New Italian landscapes

The new Tuscany landscapes are fresh off the brush. The paintings are darker and bolder in palette than the rest-- but I believe they will fill out the show well.

You can see the installation photo of three of them here.


Italy 101
acrylic
10" h x 30" w
2010

Italy 102
acrylic
10" h x 30" w
2010

ITALIA!

I went for the challenge yesterday ... and finished two smaller acrylics I have been wrestling with over the last couple of weeks......

and.. finally... FINALLY... I can say that i like them! There was a preciousness to the previous images... that had to be "let go."

The overall paintings were too sweet and "right"... and I had to see beyond that.

What I did to mobilize and garner my thinking was to get out the rest of the show... and compare these paintings.

Yep.. they didn't fit. They were too cautious and illustrative.

So... I got out the palm-sander... and I began to destroy!!

The sander forced me to make changes.... because I wiped out safe-zones that were not working...and too resolved.

The following painting times...resulted in braver decisions...and brought conclusions that were more inspired!

Voila!

I like what I have now.. and will let them stand with the rest of the collection.

Enjoy!

Italy 99
acrylic
20" h x 20" w
2010


Italy 98
acrylic
20" h x 20" w
2010