SUNFLOWERS IN PROVENCE

This recently completed oil was from a close up of a photograph of a whole field of sunflowers.

Painting has taken a back seat for now, as I cannot get to my studio due to mold containment!

A leak in a water line in our refrigerator caused major damage to kitchen cabinets and counter tops and the need for mold decontamination. It's been going on for almost a week.......

On a Personal Note

We had a wedding in our family last week!

Here I am with our daughter and my granddaughter

(the beautiful bride) dancing to "Play that Funky Music, White Boy"....but with dignity and grace - right?

Painting "Lake Tahoe"

This photo was taken while I was working on "Lake Tahoe" a few months ago.

I paint every week with ten or twelve other artists in a workshop headed by Tom Proctor. Having other painters to bounce ideas off of is helpful. It also allow us to learn from others and correct our mistakes!

Lincoln, California

This was one of the first oils I did on board rather than canvas. It is a scene very near our home in Lincoln. This was done in winter when the pond was full, in the summer months no pond - it drys out!

My preference is still to paint on canvas, I like the texture and the feel much better.

Hawaiin Flowers

This colorful flower is popular in California as well as being abundant on the Hawaiian Islands. This oil on canvas was from a photograph taken on Maui. It is a companion piece to the "Plumeria" that I painted earlier. Both were done on 12 x 12 canvas. The actual painting is 8 x 8 leaving a plain white canvas border as a 'mat'. In the frame is looks triple matted!

These paintings and others along with note cards and prints will be on display for sale at Art in the Park"

S.F. Golden Gate Bridge

This oil on canvas was done from a photograph taken last year. I added the fog for atmosphere! It makes a very nice note card, which will be on sale at Art in the Park in Lincoln Hills next Sunday, May 17.

We spent two days in San Francisco this week and found a great new restaurant - Chez Papa Resto. It is a very typical French bistro with excellent food and a great ambiance. Easy to find, it is at 4 Mint Plaza ( across from the Old Mint in SFO). In good weather they have outside tables, great for lunch!

Another day was spent in our old home town, Los Gatos. It seems to be thriving as usual and we enjoyed our visit and dinner at a new place called Cin,Cin. It is very popular , especially at "happy hour" which is from 3:30 to 6:30. Great menu of small plates.

ART IN THE PARK - MAY 17, 2009

ART IN THE PARK

Sunday, May 17 at the

Sports Pavilion in Sun City

Lincoln Hills from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Original art, prints, note cards and

many other crafts! Food and music too!