Bridgeport

My husband and I spent last week celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary in Bridgeport, California where he and his work buddies fished and I painted. It was a dream vacation, where I was able to paint to my heart's content, while NOT worrying about people "waiting for me to finish"! During our visit, I was able to complete 4 paintings, AND spend time getting reference material for future paintings in the studio. I think this arrangement is going to work out pretty well! In fact, we're going back next month!
This 8"h by 6"w oil is of my husband and is not for sale, but the others posted on my website are! Take a look and contact me if interested!

Local Heroes

A few weeks ago, a group of clowns came talking and laughing through the doors at the New Village Art Foundry Art Studios where I was working, and I couldn't keep my eyes off them! They didn't mention it then, but later I found out that these "senior citizens" dress up for "Clown Week", and visit the local convalescent homes in Carlsbad.
More about Clown Week: On October 8, 1970, Public Law 91-443 under the 91st Congress, JJR 26 was passed by both the House and Senate and was sent to President Richard Nixon for his signature.
The joint resolution was signed into law by President Nixon on August 2, 1971.
President Nixon released his "National Clown Week By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation".
Since then Governors and Mayors have had their own Clown week proclamation for their state or city.
Today the National Clown Week has grown to International Clown Week.

This painting Celebrates the Spirit of these beautiful and generous people who bring happiness into the lives of those less fortunate than themselves!

The Sun is finally OUT!

After enduring weeks of "June gloom", this morning the sun was out bright and early. I couldn't wait to paint outside! I headed to Carlsbad Village, and was overwhelmed with subject matter. (I'm really appreciating all the "light and shadow" right now!) I finally decided to park myself in front of this darling little "chocolate bar" on State Street. I'm thinking of doing a series of "store fronts" in this cute little town! "Chocolate Bar" is 8"h by 6"w

San Clemente Art Gallery Sale

This 8"h x 6"w oil painting, "Seahorse Resort" was awarded an "Honorable Mention" at the "Paint San Clemente" Gala last Saturday. Both my submissions, and many many more beautiful paintings will be on display and offered for sale at the San Clemente Art Gallery 100 N. Calle Seville, at the Community Center through July 31st!
Remember, "Art is the only way to run away without leaving home" Twyla Tharp

Paint San Clemente

This week I'm participating in the Annual "Paint San Clemente" event! Last weekend, 126 artists had our canvases or boards "stamped", and throughout the week we've been coloring them with scenes of or around San Clemente, California! Pictured above, is one of mine, "From Under the Pier". It's 8"h x 10"w, and is (probably) going to be one of my (2 possible) entries for tomorrow's festivities and Gala at the San Clemente Community Center. Additionally, I will be participating in the OUTDOOR ART SHOW this Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27 and will be showing many of my most recent paintings. Hope to see many of you there!

Long Beach Bike Festival Paint-out, Exhibition & Sale

Here are my 2 entries for the Long Beach Exhibit, and also a photo my husband took while I painted "en plein air" on Ocean Boulevard in April for the event. This exciting exhibit was organized by the California Art Club in conjunction with the Long Beach Bike Festival. "Bike Ride on Ocean Boulevard", (8"h by 10"w oil on canvas panel) and "Howard's Brothers Music Emporium", (8"h by 10"w oil on canvas panel) were on display along with 70 other works for the reception at the Phantom Gallery on Promenade Street on May 8th and 9th. They are among 26 works that were selected for the special juried exhibition, Artists Explore Long Beach at the Long Beach Museum of Art. Exhibition dates are May 10-24. The hours at the museum are Tuesday-Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm. $7-adults, $6-students and seniors, friday admission is free! I hope you can make it!

Oma's little glass figurine

This little figurine was one of my grandmother's beautiful things that I loved to look at as a child. When she moved from her home in Brooklyn, NY into our family home in Long Beach, CA, she brought all of her "little goodies" with her. I can't remember how I talked her into letting me have this figurine and it's companion (a darling "little boy figurine" that I'll paint later) but I have cherished it for years. It's broken (I swear I didn't do it!) and repaired, but it's still a darling token that reminds me of my sweet little "Oma".