The Birds of Paradise

The artists at Art Trysts Studio held their first First Friday open studio on Dec. 2. My part of the exhibit featured an array of paintings of egrets, heron, pelicans and the bird of paradise flower. Included in this display of these 'birds of paradise' were four new paintings ranging in size from 5"x7" to 24"x36". The paintings will be up through December and can be seen by appointment. Contact the artist to inquire. 

"Aloft"
Acrylic on panel
5" x 7"

"Waterfront Property"
Acrylic on panel
7" x 5"

"Standing Room Only"
Acrylic with Oils on canvas
36" x 24"

"Oh, That Glow"

Acrylic on canvas

24" x 36"

American Art Collector Magazine

Look for the Xanadu Gallery ad in this month's American Art Collector Magazine and you'll find my painting 'Blues' included in the advertisement! Local artist, Donna Frost is also featured in the ad.


If you don't subscribe to American Art Collector, you can find an interactive ad here:
http://xanadugallery.com/aac11/

A Walk Into Abstracts, Volume 3

Two of my pieces, "Balance" and "Tempus Fugit",  have been included in Sue St. John's latest E-book, "A Walk Into Abstracts, Volume 3". 


"Inside "A Walk Into Abstracts Volume Three" you will find 51 stunning abstract paintings by 31 artists. All the artists have a picture of their abstract art and their “working process” on how they did the painting from beginning to end. Their materials, techniques, and work sequence. Every working process is provided with one picture of their abstract art painting." ~ Sue St. John


To learn more, please visit:
http://awalkintoabstracts3.com/

6th Annual ISAP-FL Exhibition

"Casualties of Wore" at 
ISAP- FL Exhibit


I was pleased to learn that "Casualties of Wore" was selected for the 6th Annual ISAP-FL exhibition at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL.   The opening reception and awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, November 5th from 5pm - 7pm.  

2011 PAVA Annual Members' Exhibit

"Bruce's Onions"

Mixed Media with Oils on Canvas

24" x 24"

"Bruce's Onions" Receives Honorable Mention

I was excited to learn that 'Bruce's Onions' received an Honorable Mention at the PAVA Members' Exhibit reception and awards ceremony held Friday, September 16th at the Beach Art Center, Indian Rocks Beach, FL. The exhibit runs through October 28th. 

Three Palms

"Three Palms"
Acrylic on canvas
Triptych -
each canvas 30" x 15"

Strelitzia and Copper

"Strelitzia and Copper"

Acrylic on canvas

20" x 20"

$400

Messengers of the Gods

In Greek mythology, Iris is the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods. Today, the iris has come to represent faith, hope and wisdom. 

You could say the inspiration for this piece came as a message from Iris herself. As I worked out the background on these panels and wondered what they would become, the irises emerged from the chaos and texture in front of me- not just on one panel, but on all three. Who am I to turn down a gift from the gods?