Quote of The Day

“The magic happens in the “purity of intention,” doing it for nothing more than the sheer joy of the experience itself.” – Shelley Yates

Revisiting a “Simple” Painting

Simple
Original medium: Acrylic on Canvas ©2007
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Occasionally someone will comment on one of my paintings.  And occasionally I think back and recall what was going through my head when I created it.  Simple is one such painting.  And to be perfectly honest, I don’t think a whole lot was going through my head when I created this one.  :)  But really, I think that was the whole point.  A sunset is beautiful.  A sunset is fun.  It’s all very simple.  And taking a cue from nature, to live simply is a great way to go through life.  By the way, this contemporary art painting is available for purchase.  Please feel free to make an offer.

Upcoming Exhibit: Group Show

I am a featured artist in an upcoming group show exhibit with 5 other artists.  I plan to show several pieces.  I’m also looking forward to being there on October 3rd for Meet the Artists night.  Meet the Artists opening receptions are open to the public and include complimentary champagne, wine, hors d’ oeuvres, and desserts.

Group Show
When:  October 1-31, 2009
Where: Artists’ Haven Gallery,  Ft Lauderdale Florida
Gallery Hours:  Monday – Saturday: 12 Noon – 10pm

Meet the Artist – Opening Reception
When: Saturday October 3, 2009 7-9pm

Stay In The Light Of Each Other

The inner really is the outer, and what is above is also below.  Our thoughts are seeds that manifest the world we live in.  With enough of us planting good seeds we trigger positive change all the more rapidly.  The ebb and flow of the universe is magical and big changes are on the horizon.  Stay in the light of each other and bless everything that brings you peace.

“Transfiguration” Abstract Painting

Transfiguration
Original medium: Acrylic on Canvas ©2009
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Purchase This Abstract Painting

I began creating this painting a few months ago.  This piece underwent many changes as I experimented with different textural forms and varying color tones.  I poured a lot of paint into this one.  I decided to call this painting Transfiguration because it represents change on a few levels.  The changes took place in the actual painting process.  And change is represented in the abstract subject matter which can be viewed as a rising or setting sun on the horizon.  There is transfiguration in the way the sun, by casting light,  changes our perception of  our scenery.  Very similarly our very own hearts, when casting love, transfigure our bodies and minds and the way we appear before others.

The sky is the soul of all scenery.
It makes the earth lovely at sunrise
and splendid at sunset.
In the one it breathes over the earth
a crystal-like ether,
in the other a liquid gold. 

- Thomas Cole

 

Transfiguration – Detail

Quote of The Day

“Personal limitation exist only in our ideas of who we are.  Give up all notions of who you are and your limitations will vanish.” – Unknown

Upcoming Exhibit Event: Celebrating 100 Artists

 

My work will be included in an upcoming exhibit Celebrating 100 Artists.  

When:  July 1 – August 31, 2009
Where: Artists’ Haven Gallery,  Ft Lauderdale Florida
Gallery Hours:  Monday – Saturday: 12 Noon – 10pm

Also there will be:

Meet the Artist – Opening Reception
Saturday July 11, 2009  7-10pm

Complimentary Champagne & Wine
Hors d’ oeuvres & Desserts
Casual Attire
Open to Public

Painting Painting Painting…

I just got back from my honeymoon in Costa Rica. Now married and recharged with lots of energy. I’m working on 3 paintings at once, all very different. The sun is bright and getting warm in New Hampshire.  It is great to paint outside again.

Quote of The Day

“The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration.” – Claude Monet

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