These three lovelies were growing espalier at Filoli. They got me all excited about pear season. So, I rushed home and did this watercolor study. I’m rather pleased with it. You can purchase it at Daily Paintworks.com, just click on Three Pears.
Watercolor on aquaboard, 6 x 6 inches.
I have set up a marketing presence on Daily Paintworks. I’ll be posting new work every day (or there abouts) for sale. You can see (and bid) on this painting, Shallots & Onion there now.
tiny – small pieces under $500
I’m thrilled to announce thatI will be taking part in a group show at the Studio Gallery in San Francisco!
Here are the particulars:
tiny – small pieces under $500, November 14th – December 22nd, 2104. Opening reception: Sunday Nov. 16th, 1-6 pm. 11th Anniversary Party: Sunday, Dec. 7th, 1- 6 pm. Gallery hours: Mon, Thu + Fri, 11 am – 7 pm; Sat + Sun, 11 am – 6 pm; Tues + Wed by appointment.
See me there on Nov. 16, between 2 – 4 pm.
Studio Gallery – 1641 Pacific Avenue (between Polk & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA 94109; 415-931-3130
My weekend for the Santa Cruz Open Studios Art Tour is October 11 & 12. This last year I’ve taken a number of workshops with artists I really admire: Carol Marine, Ruth Korch, and Dana Hooper. I’ve learned so much from them and think that my work has taken leaps forward. Am excited to show samples of my latest efforts. 
About: An ephemeral ‘happening’, in collaboration with the Museum of Art & History, check out the MAH link to learn more!
Where: Abbott Square, brick patio near LuLu Carpenter’s
When: First Friday, October 4th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
What to bring: Bring yourself, your work and your enthusiasm. We will display your journals on folding tables in empty frames. These popup museum are open to the public, can people are allowed to touch exhibited content. Keep this in mind in deciding what journals or pages to share.
Oil paintings and watercolors on display at Chefworks First Friday.
Science Illustration installation on display at the Art Loft First Friday in June.
On being a science illustrator – part of the “Reflections of Nature” group show at the Art Loft, First Friday Santa Cruz. in June.
Wonderful topiary at Gilroy Gardens.
Our second June sketch crawl is a visit to the Gilroy Gardens to take advantage of their FREE Artist Access Days!
It’s a great opportunity to have fun and make art at a truly unique venue. And a great deal: admission is normally $30 and parking $10 per vehicle. But for us it’s all FREE!!!
Normal weekend hours are from 10am to 6pm. We get to meet their Docent Coordinator, Jan Froom, at 9:00am, before the park opens to scope out our spots and set up to make great art.
If you need to contact me re: this….my cell is (408) 966-5214.
Hope to see you there!!
Sierra Azul Sculpture Garden
The first of our June sketch crawls will be at the Sierra Azul Nursery and Sculpture Garden, Watsonville. Let’s meet up from 2 pm to 4;30; don’t forget all your outdoor essentials and be prepared to spend quality quiet time among the plants and art! Bring an empty pill container or Daniel Smith half pans and a favorite tube of watercolor to share with others.
Click here: Directions to Sierra Azul
Yvonne, Joan, and Pat work on color theory assignment.
The sun was super HOT, but that didn’t diminish enthusiasm among class participants. What a lovely and dedicated group of artists!
Kris sketches Eucalyptus pods
Dan’s sketch of Banksia framed!
It was pure serendipity that the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History was hosting a Pop-Up Museum near us! We were invited to exhibit our sketching efforts as part of their exhibit. Fun and gratifying to have our work admired.
Sangjun & Estrella: celebrate her birthday by taking the workshop.
San Juan Bautista Mission garden
The little town of San Juan Bautista is chock full of fun things to sketch and paint. Let’s meet up at the Mission on November 11 from 2 to 4 pm. Dress for the weather……
Town chickens roam the streets. Many colorful characters!
For those who enjoy architecture….the mission is fun to sketch.
