Thanks for Bob Ellis!

In memory of a dear man who was one of our beloved neighbors/friends from our Tuscany Hills neighborhood in Lake Elsinore, this small (6"h x8"w)piece is a "thank you" gift for his surviving wife, Myra. For reference, I used a snapshot taken one morning a few years ago, when Bob and Myra were going out for a leisurely ride. Bob was a friendly man, with a charming British accent and a great sense of humor. Buddy and I are indebted to him for his neighborly kindness, and feel blessed that we shared a bit of time with him! Thanks Bob! We know that heaven is enjoying your company until we meet again!

Demonstration at Grove Park

This morning I met with a group of painters from the Southern California Plein Air Painters Association at Hosp Grove Park in Carlsbad. Weeks ago, when I was asked to do the demo, I was hesitant because I'd never done a "formal demonstration", but decided that it would be a good experience for me, and I turned out to be right! It was an absolutely beautiful morning, and the eucalyptus trees were radiant in the sunlight. Thank you God! I had a wonderful time, and completed the first 10"h by 8"w demo in record time (It must be sort of like giving a speech-when you're nervous in front of people, you talk fast) I was drawn to the image of one of the artists painting in the sunlight, and decided to include her in my second 10"h by 8"w painting of the day. After painting, it was great to walk around and see what all the other artists were doing and talk to them about their work. Thank you to all the artists who battled rush hour traffic to watch my demo and visit Carlsbad!

California Art Club "Magnificent Miniatures"

"Seahorse Resort", 8"h by 6"w plein air, oil on canvas panel and "A Girl and Her Dog" 10"h by 8"w oil on panel were juried into the California Art Club's "Magnificent Miniatures"! This is a a special 1-day (1-evening) exhibition and sale event at The Historic Blinn House in Pasadena: Magnificent Miniatures. This special exhibition will take place on the same evening as the opening of the next rotating exhibition at the Blinn House, Golden State Treasures.

EVENT DATE & TIME: December 4, 2010
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

LOCATION: The Blinn House
Women's City Club of Pasadena
160 N. Oakland Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101

California Art Club "Golden State Treasures"

8"h x 10"w plein air "Overlooking the Hedionda Lagoon"

This painting was juried into the California Art Club's "Golden State Treasures" exhibit!
EXHIBITION DATES: December 4, 2010 - April 14, 2011

ARTISTS' RECEPTION: Saturday, December 4; 5 p.m.

LOCATION: The Blinn House
Women's City Club of Pasadena
160 N. Oakland Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101