After many years of advertising and children's book illustration (samples of which now can be found only on Amazon), I began this blog in 2007 to showcase small "weekly" paintings sold on eBay. Because illustration work and family responsibilities prevented me from painting regularly, it shortly evolved--or degenerated--to document my progress from illustrator to painter, realist to "more impressionistic realist." Although illustration or painting consistently has been my focus, being a mom has been has been my overriding priority for the past 21 years. As my tenure in that capacity ends (though with periodic lapses!), I continue to develop my new identity as a painter.
"Talent is cheap; dedication . . . will cost you your life" --Irving Stone
"Jump first, fear later" --Mike Yaconelli
"... paintings are things in the physical world, made out of colored mud smeared on a piece of cloth or a piece of board, with a stick with hairs on the end. They have a particular address to your body, and none of this comes across in the computer image." --Robert Hughes, art critic
A Couple of Friends and A Few Others Who Have Taught and/or inspired me
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
A small run of mini's
Cactus Surrounded, 4 x 4" oil on canvas panel... This is the smallest of the half-dozen more small canvases I have prepared and am hoping to fill in the next 8 days.
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So leave me a comment, or just say "hello" already:
P.S. Since you came to my place on Friday, there will be a number of things you have not seen that were at the gallery. At least I assume most of them will be coming back ;)
For a quick tour, minus all the "blah, blah, blah," scroll down to slide show
Upcoming Events
I will have three paintings in the juried "Spring Obsession" Art Show & Competion at Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, CA March 3-4: Sat 10-4 & Sun 10-3 Gala Reception & Wine Tasting Sat night, March 3, reservations required During the weekend there will also be booths, plein air painting, cooking demos, and other events. Art shows at the vineyard through May 6.
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Hi Connie,
New paintings? I can't wait for the Open Studio! :)
Thanks, Chris! Doing my best to keep plugging in a year that continues to be difficult.
P.S. Since you came to my place on Friday, there will be a number of things you have not seen that were at the gallery. At least I assume most of them will be coming back ;)
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