October 2011

                            Western Tanagers with Dahlias    

This month my work will be at the new Humboldt Artists Gallery in the Morris Graves Museum in Eureka. The grand opening was October 1st, during Arts Alive. Also, I have some paintings in a Day of the Dead show at Los Bagels in Eureka.

September 2011 shows

I will be showing new work at two venues this month. The Garden Gate and the Arcata Artisans gallery in Arcata will have my new paintings on display. The opening for both is during Arts Arcata, Friday September 9th, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. I'll be running back and forth across the Plaza to show up at both of them!

This painting "Robin with Dahlia" is at The Garden Gate, created with acrylic and composition leaf, measuring 16"x 20"on a 2" deep panel.

2011 North Coast Open Studios

I'm getting ready for the 13th annual North Coast Open Studios this year. My studio will be open both weekends this year, June 4-5 & 11-12, 11am to 5pm. For more details about this event, visit www.northcoastopenstudios.com. If you are in the area, please come visit!

Western Tanager on Flowering Quince
Watercolor
8x10 inches

Spring Watercolors

Goldfinch and Clematis Vine
Watercolor
8x10 inches

I'm having a great time playing with my watercolors, making little bird paintings. I haven't worked in watercolor in awhile, and I'm enjoying the transparency of the color and the clarity of the image.

New year, new projects

Western Tanagers on Flowering Quince
Acrylic on Panel
12x12 inches

I'm getting back into the swing of things after a very busy holiday season. I took a rest, caught up on commissions and projects, and now I'm starting new things for 2011. I'll be showing my paintings at the Northcoast Environmental Center for the month of February, in the Jacoby Storehouse in Arcata. I'm starting new bright paintings for spring, with western tanagers, ravens and goldfinches.

Humboldt Artisan Festival

Painted Lady Butterfly on Succulent
Acrylic on Panel
12x12 inches

I'll be at the Humboldt Artisan Festival at Redwood Acres this weekend, sharing a space with my friend, ceramic artist Loryn White. I will have small paintings, prints, cards and pins on display. Looking forward to bringing in the holidays!