Hawaiian Reflections

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"Hawaiian Reflections"

Oil, 8" x 16" on museum quality canvas panel.

$650.00 framed.

I am officially over my jet lag and back in my studio. It feels absolutely wonderful to be home and back into my routine. I missed my boys terribly ... and it is great to be home and cooking their dinners again!

I am pleased to announce that I have been asked to participate in the "Holiday Treasures" Show at the Debra Huse Gallery on Balboa Island from December 4th - January 6th. I am truly honored to be showing alongside Greg LaRock, Debra Huse, Michael Obermeyer, Christine Hooker, Randal Sexton, Patti Clifton and John Budicin. I am really intimidated ... but absolutely thrilled at the same time! Yippee!

Back In Time - SOLD

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"Old Chevy"

Oil, 16" x 8" on canvas panel.

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This is another one of my paintings in my Headlines Show. It's an old chevy and the painting is based on a wonderful photo taken by Laurie Alle. Laurie has a great blog titled Glimpses of South Pasadena and many of her photos were inspirations for my South Pasadena Headlines Show. . And ... if you are near South Pasadena today, I am doing a palette knife demo from 2:00 - 4:00 at the SoPas Gallery at 1121 Mission Street. I will be painting an 8" x 16" painting and one of the lucky attendees will win the demo painting. Hope to see you there!

Lakers win by 21 so BIG discount on my art ... and a new logo!

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A few things ... the Lakers won tonight by 21 points, so that means all of my paintings are 21% percent off until the next playoff game! Yikes!
My new "art logo" is posted above (and all over my website and facebook). I do think "branding" is important for any business. And even though artists can use their "art" to brand their name I really wanted to pursue a "new look and feel" for my art. Other than my paintings.
So ... my dear friend Dreama Tolle Perry came to the rescue. She suggested an on-line service called www.logotournament.com. Basically, it's a site where you agree to spend $250 (or more) up front to have a log designed for you. They have hundreds of artists that will submit logos to your contest. When you sign up, you provide tons of information about what you want. I included links to my website and blog. Your "contest" is then posted on their site and within a few hours the logo ideas start posting to your "contest page". It's important that you provide feedback and rank the logos as they come in. Because the artists really do listen to what you have to say. And all of the artists will continue to submit new ideas based on your feedback.
Early on, I decided I wanted a palette knife in my logo. Then, one artist pulled my signature from my paintings into the logo. I really liked that. Another saw that I painted reflections and added reflections into the logo design. At the end of seven days, you have the option to extend the contest another week. So I did. By the end of the 14 days, I had over 100 logos submitted. And they were really great. I LOVE my winning logo.

Is it Just Me? - SOLD

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"At the Beach"

Oil, 6" x 6" on canvas panel.
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I feel like I am back to normal today. For the past three months I have been absolutely crazed with my show at SoPas Gallery and so many other "art related" happenings.  Fortunately, starting this morning, I think my "crazed life as an artist" is behind me. I can breathe and not feel the stress that has been in my studio for the past few months.  I do have some new goals for myself and on top of the list is to get more sleep. And I so hope that this "new life as a less stressed artist" will last more than a week!

So here is my question. Is it always this stressful being an artist? Or is it just me?

Clear Waters

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"Clear Waters"

Oil, 8" x 8" on canvas panel.

$450.00 framed.

I am ready for the Balboa ArtWalk which is this Sunday, May 16th. The Artwalk is held on Balboa Island from the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. I think it will be a really good show as there are lots of great artists in the show. My booth will be located between Topaz and Turquoise Streets, along the boardwalk. It should be tons of fun!

This painting is a larger version of a daily painting I did a few months back. I love the colors and the bigger size really jumps out at you!

A Trio Waiting

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"A Trio Waiting"

Oil, 6" x 6" on canvas panel.

$250 framed.

Today was one of those days in which I felt productive but didn't get much done. I kept trying to get up to my studio but was dealing with the "aftermath" of the moth infestation (it's a long story ... but a beautiful oriental rug is now in the trash and a "fogger bomb" has fortunately led to the subsequent death of about 1,000 moths ...). My studio is all clean and and back to normal. And no one was poisoned in the process. Except for the moths of course ...

I am still getting ready for the Balboa Artwalk this Sunday. Still need more paintings so maybe I can have another "four painting" day tomorrow? Not likely!

A Great Day

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"A Great Day"

Oil, 6" x 6" on canvas panel

$200.00 unframed.

A few weeks ago I posted on my blog about how frustrated I was that I was having a bad painting day. After the day I had yesterday, I can honestly say that is behind me! Yesterday was just one of those days that I was in the zone ... and as a result I painted four paintings. Yes four paintings! And the best part, I like them all!
The painting posted above is the fourth one I painted. I started it at about 10:00 p.m. but I was on such a role that I didn't want to stop. Maybe I was afraid that if I stopped I might lose the good painting karma?
All four pantings contain my favorite subject matter (boats!) as I am getting ready for the Balboa Artwalk which is this Sunday, May 16th. I hope to see you there!

The Yellow Boat - SOLD

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"The Yellow Boat"

Oil, 10" x 4"

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I trust you all had a wonderful Mother's Day. Mine was pretty quiet but sometimes that's for the best. I wish I could have seen my oldest son today but he has another month before Stanford is done for the year. It will be wonderful to have him home.
This week I will be painting a lot of boats and beach scenes as I finish up my work for the Balboa Artwalk. The event is this coming Sunday and although this is my first year, I am very excited to participate in the show. You might have noticed I have added Facebook "Like Buttons" to my blog. Feel free to click on them if you like what you see!

The Best Job in the World

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"Tickets on Sale at Rialto Theatre"

Oil, 14" x 11" framed.

$950.00 at SoPas Gallery

I do have the best job in the world. Being a mother (or "mom" as my boys call me) is the best. I can't imagine any other reason why I was put on this earth, other than to be a great wife and wonderful mother. Don't get me wrong, I love being an artist, but the best job in the world, hands down, is being a mom to my boys. Love you guys!

Sailing Alone - SOLD

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"Sailing Alone"

Oil, 4" x 10" on canvas panel.

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Wow.  It is so nice to be back in town. I did take the red eye last night so I am painting and typing on zero hours of sleep. I have never figured out how to sleep on planes. But you know me, I honestly believe that sleep is totally overrated and can always be made up tomorrow! After I unpacked my suitcase this morning I went up to my studio and painted this odd-shaped gem. I will have the perfect frame made for it! 

Having Fun in Hawaii

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"High School Steps"

Oil, 11" x 14" framed.

$950.00 at SoPas Gallery

This painting is part of my "Headlines" show. I am in Kona right now and have had an amazing time. I spent a few days painting and enjoying the beautiful scenery. My highlight of the trip was spending the afternoon with Darrell Hill. We met on facebook and I am a huge fan. He was kind enough to meet me at my hotel and he painted on the beach. I was in awe of every brushstroke. I met his lovely wife and enjoyed watching one of my favorite artists at work. His art is amazing!

Home Away From Home

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"Association Asks For Use of Arroyo Seco Field",

Oil, 8" x 16"on museum quality canvas panel 

$950.00 framed, available at SoPas Gallery

This Painting is featured in my "Headlines" Show at SoPas Gallery. It was inspired by a headline that appeared in the South Pasadena review on November 21, 1945. You can read the article below and I have to say this is my favorite painting in the show. My husband and I spent hundreds of  hours down in the arroyo attending our boys soccer and baseball games. I love baseball and I love this field!