Abstraction in Providence

Went up to Rhode Island College's Bannister Gallery last night to see the show "Abstraction in Providence". This painting by Lloyd Martin held my attention for some time. From the catalog, " Lloyd Martin employs strategies whose narrative is derived from a real world reference that considers a compositional blueprint as an underpinning. He eloquently expresses a cadence that is rhythmic, mathematical, and ordered in context."

Winter Blues

This painting can be seen at the Portsmouth Arts Guild Members Show through April 4th. The Gallery is open from 1-5 Thursday- Sunday and is located at 2679 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI.

Sushi Bar

At the Marriott Beach Resort on Marco Island they just put in this fabulous sushi bar with a ceiling to sofa tank filled with these jellyfish. Memorizing! One of those cool circular sofas backing up against the tank. Crazy!

Jade Reflections

This painting titled JADE REFLECTIONS will be on view at the Bristol Art Museum as part of the 2010 Juried Members Exhibit in Bristol, RI through March 27th. The opening reception is tonight March 12th, from 7-9pm. The juror was Nick Jainschigg, who is on the faculty at RISD and is a painter, illustrator, and digital artist. Hope to see you there.

Studio

Had an ahah moment today as I looked at the painting I was going to submit to the DeBlois Gallery for the Step On It exhibit.It was my last blog post. I thought, this is not how I really paint, its not how I want to represent myself. Sure it was fun for a morning in the studio, but not all paintings need to be OUT in the world. So I regrouped and honestly felt so much better after I made my decision. So there is value and lessons in all that we do. Or choose not to do.I'm off to Marco Island for a week, drawing, walking, reading, sounds dreamy to me!

Step Study unfinished

DeBlois Gallery Is having an exhibit titled Step On It. My painting is a deviation from my usual style, alot more abstract. Fun to paint.Often my painting is serious, in concept and execution, so this was like splashing through puddles.This is the unfinished painting, will post the finished later today.

Iris I

Went to the studio early Sunday morning, planning to work on the river walk painting. I quickly got distracted by a bunch of flowers and thought I would do a warm-up painting. Staying with bigger brushes as much as I could, finding the essentials that speak iris to me. Happy with the results.I love how unexpected things occur in the studio, for me who plans so much! Spontaneity spoken here.