Heart of the Matter

I am pleased to be included in this Valentine themed show at Guardino Gallery along with some other fantastic NW artists. The opening is Last Thursday, January 31st 2013. Below is the card with examples of the work on exhibit as well as some images from my available Blue Hearts series.

Two blue Girls    5" by 5"

Blue Bunny    5" by 5"

I'll Tumble 4 Ya      6" by 6"

Blue Mermaid  7" by 5"

Thief of Hearts    7" by 5"

Blue Heart Reach     7" by 5"

21 Paintings Sold in 3 Months :)

I have been in a lot of group shows lately - ones that require multiple pieces, some of which were priced very low as per the criteria for the show. All of these paintings were 8" by 8" or under. Having gotten the caveat out of the way and doing the math, I realized yesterday that I have sold 21 paintings since late October! Of those 21, four were in galleries and were not done for the active group shows - two of which were large paintings. Profit margin-wise this is no great shakes, but regardless, it always feels great when people purchase my work and hang it on their walls to live with. Group shows keep me going. I am working towards several more right now, all around the theme of Valentine's Day. Working a theme can be very freeing within the constraints. It flexes my previously over-used McMenamin's/Stage Right/Commissions muscle. Years ago art paid my bills via mural painting, set painting etc. The wages were low and the work was back breaking but in retrospect I think of it as good training for versatility through attempting many types of expression and subject matter. Even though now I much prefer painting intuitively with rules that adhere to the visual logic that evolves as I paint, it is always exciting to know that I can discover new ways of working when I accept a limitation from outside.I am on a roll right now so I have to keep it going and set myself goals for working regardless of whether or not I have exhibits pending.

21 Recently Sold Paintings

Another Painting for Big 300 Show

Open Sesame   acrylic on wood panel   8" by 8"

Paintings for The Big 300

Greta

Guillermo

Manticore Needs a Manicure

Grape Flavored Mermaid

Sister Act

Here are some of my paintings for this fabulous CHEAP art show. All paintings are 8" by 8"

Next Holiday Art Show opening in Portland at 2pm on Dec 8th:

The Big 300 ~ takes place at Peoples Art and the other galleries at Pioneer Place Mall. This is a HUGE show with art by 300 artists - literally thousands of pieces all priced at $40 each. Some of the proceeds go the the Oregon Food Bank. This is a win win shopping experience. You could seriously knock off your Christmas list in one fell swoop. Cash and carry - no pre-sales. Get there early for the best selection and please bring canned food to donate.
 The Big 300 

Little Things Show-Ready to Go

12 paintings for Little Things Show

Early stages of the paintings

All the paintings are up at the Guardino Gallery and ready to go to new homes. Looks like a couple may have already been purchased.

Painting #12 for Little Things Show

Horse and Moon    5" by 5" 

Available via Guardino Gallery

# More Paintings for Little Things 12

Of Mythic Proportions    7" by 5"

Cat Cafe    5" by 5"

Winter  7" by 5"

Available via www.guardinogallery.com

Another Painting

For the Little Things Show at Guardino Gallery

Kiteh's Got a Gun   acrylic on wood panel   5" by 7"

Little Things Show 12 - another painting

Telling Time   acrylic on wood panel   5.5" by 7.5"

I have 6 more paintings to photograph and post. This is always such a fun show. So many great local artists are represented and all of the work is wee and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend you check it out Portland! For more info please go to Guardino Gallery.

Little Things 12 - Two More Paintings

Excited for this wonderful annual show of tiny work at Guardino Gallery by many fabulous local artists. Two more of mine below. Go here for more info.

February      5" by 5" acrylic on wood panel

Bird Bar      5" by 5" acrylic on wood panel