EVEN STEVEN

EVEN STEVEN 10x10

SATURDAY

Another River post.According to what I have learned and teach...the values and proportions can be improved but.....manana. It is Saturday and the sun is out...time to chill.

SATURDAY 7x7

$150

CUSHY LIFE

Folks! I am living a cushy life and loving it. Someone has to do it.

CUSHY LIFE 7x7

$200

RIO CUALE

Part of the healing energy of Puerto Vallarta comes from the rivers that run from the mountains through the town and into the Bay of Banderas. 

RIO CUALE 7x7 

$200

I also want to thank the artists in my Thursday class today for giving me a constructive critique of this. I needed help 

BLOW UP

I liked the small version of these Roses and finally got to do a BIG painting. I like Big

ROSES 40x28

CATHEDRAL

People call it the Cathedral but it is really a church. I don't know what the requirements are of being a Cathedral. I live a couple of blocks up from the church.The bells drive some people crazy. I love them. It makes me take a nice deep breath and appreciate the beauty all around me.

IGLESIA DE GAUDALUPE

The most important building in a city is the tallest. How does that size up modern day cities?
 INGLESIA DE LA VIRGEN DE GAUDALUPE 7x7

THE HOOD

I thank Nancy Colella for reminding me a couple of months ago to use plenty of paint. It is FUN especially if you like frosting.

WET PAINT

 30 paintings in 30 days finally whooped me! Didn't plan my time well today. It got dark so I had to paint very fast, take a photo of this in the dark. Tch, tch, tch. Tomorrow is another day.

BOUGAINVILLEA

Day 10 of Posting each day.

BOUGAINVILLEA

7x7

$150

ON THE TERRACE

ON THE TERRACE 7x7 $200

Today is the first day of the Puerto Vallarta 6 week Painting Class series. We have a great group of artists. Come join the group!

RAINY DAY

Rainy day in Mexico, luckily they have roses down here :)

7x7 $200

HIDEAWAY

This beach is a wonderful place. Hike in or catch a boat. There is a wonderful "Ocean Grill" right up the hill for delicious lunch or dinner.

HIDEAWAY 7x7 $200

Siesta time

LAWRENCE'S CALL

Yup...I am on a coastal roll

LAWRENCES'S CALL

7x7

$200

ON THE ROCKS WITH SALT

Here is another coastal scene. I decided to try using a palette knife for this one. I have got a lot to learn! 

ON THE ROCKS WITH SALT

7x7 $200

UNSPOILED

This a scene from the coast along the best hiking trail ever, to Las Animas Beach

UNSPOILED

7x7

$200

Ready for Landing

This is the view from the plane as we land in Puerto Vallarta. I couldn't decide whether to add the wing of the plane. Pretend this is a Diebenkorn sketch.

Calle Matamoros

Here I am in Mexico. I am taking on a "30 paintings in 30 days" Challenge put out there by Leslie Saeta. It is suggested that we have a theme. I have decided to document my days in Mexico, unless I feel like doing something else. Just paint...that is the kickstart I need now.

Calle Matamoros 8x7 $200

Dr Einstein

I haven't posted much lately. I am on the road for the Winter. Dr. Einstein is the artist of choice for now. A San Francisco based artist. I will post from Mexico when I am all set up next week. Wishing all very HAPPY NEW YEAR

The Home Stretch

I have become very attached to this comfy couch. I will miss it when I head to the West Coast next week. I was channeling Matisse for this painting

THE HOME STRETCH
8x8

POEMS

A dark painting for the darkest time of the year.
The christmas song from Christina Rosetti's poem runs through my head

IN THE BLEAK MID WINTER
FROSTY WIND MADE MOAN
EARTH STOOD HARD AS IRON
WATER LIKE A STONE
SNOW HAD FALLEN - SNOW ON SNOW
SNOW ON SNOW
IN THE BLEAK MID WINTER
LONG AGO

Here is a poem I wrote for the chaotic, shifting times we are in

IT IS OPEN NOW!
NO TURNING BACK
GIVING NEW BIRTH
LETTING GO OF THE PACK
TRUST
GRACE
 JOY
 LAUGH
WHO WILL FALL
WHO WILL SOAR
GUIDES SMILE ............................AS THEY GENTLY AND FIRMLY NUDGE US THROUGH THE DOOR

GJWP

Proud Artist

 Girls Just wanna Paint

The GJWP challenge was to paint like Van Gogh. I struggled with this neat idea and some of the paintings are very, very good. Mine seems to look like a Railsback. 

  FIELD 6x6

Besides being a blocked painter recently, enjoying Thanksgiving with friends and my God daughter, artist, Lillian Graham and having a wonderful Birthday.... I went to NYC with fellow blogger Pam Copeman and had the pleasure of seeing MATISSE at the Metropolitan Museum. I also got to meet my nephew's pup

No pictures allowed

CUTE??????

Ready for a day of Art

Cool collage "Between Heaven and Earth"

PROUD

Isn't the definition of insanity, doing the same thing and expecting a different result? I always have fresh roses on my kitchen table and I just can't resist painting them.

PROUD
30x28 Price on request

This will be at the OPEN STUDIOS this Saturday and Sunday.

Oh Balls!

I painted this as a warm up in my Painting class. I could not figure out why the acrylic paints would not mix easily. I figured they must have been frozen one too many a time. I muscled on through hammering the paint onto the board.When my brushes wouldn't wash out and I had cobalt blue all over my hands, I realized I was mixing oil and water. Details...

OH BALLS! 7x7 $100 Click here to purchase

By the way a detail correction that needs to be rectified. Check out this fabulous Blogger's site. Celeste Bergin

Two wonderful events taking place next week-end. How to be in 2 places at the same time? The Fine Arts Chorale is impeccable with Director Richard Travers on Sunday Nov 18 at 2 PM. I have 4 tickets to sell, $15 each.

Featuring 70 artists. My new studio is on the 3rd Floor. 

NOVEMBER SHOW

This exhibit will be at SOUTH STREET GALLERY in Hingham MA for the month of November. Check it out. A fine group of artists to be a part of.

RIDICULOUS

This months GJWP challenge is HATS.

Ridiculous
8x8
$150 click here to purchase

I have been called the 'Queen of mixed metaphors'.  I am not detail oriented which in my golden years has slight consequences but ...Hey!

Corrections (details, details)
From my last post, it has been pointed out by 2 lovely bloggers which I am most grateful, Thank you

1. The Mama's and Papa's sang "All the leaves are BROWN"celeste bergen
2 The OPEN STUDIOS for the 4th Floor artists is Nov 17 and 18 pat issacs

More DETAILS to follow. This is way too many details for one post

All the leaves are Gone

"All the leaves are gone and the skies are grey" Anyone remember ?

ALL THE LEAVES ARE GONE
 8x8
 $150 click here to purchase

 SAVE THE DATES  NOV 18 - NOV 19

I am happy to be a new member of the 4th Floor Artists

More information to come

Love any comments, All fixed now. Thanks

PERFECTION

Tuesday Group...a most Glorious Fall day. Every single painter had a really good painting or two today...just that kind of a day!

I am inspired by my students as well as San Francisco artist Nancy Hartley

RED TREE
8x8 $150 click here to purchase

My blog 'comments' is still out of whack so please pardon my not responding to them. I am not receiving them! I hope to fix it soon

Thanks for looking at my Blogsite

HINGHAM ARTS WALK

Sunday is supposed to be sunny. Come and have a few Artful hours on Sunday afternoon. It will make you feel great....thats what art does for your soul

NORTH STREET STUDIO
featuring
Page Railsback
Franny Andahazy
work of the late and great Ros Farbush

 also
Barb Gifford, Karen Baker, Ruth Jensen, Sue Fuller and Linda Osborn

Live Jazz 1-3

P.S Since I changed the format of this blog, I have not received any comments. If you are receiving this blog and care to comment.....I would love it!

Same Old Theme

I always buy roses so I can't resist painting them. I am going through my stacks of old paintings and painting over them...fun

MORE ROSES
30x24

5:30 PM

Barn in Hadley MA at 5:30 PM.
10x8
$150

Home on the Range

One of my favorite places is my brother's farm in Western MA. It is real country living out there and a great gathering place for friends and family. It makes me feel really connected to this beautiful planet.

BOUNTY
28x26
Price on request