ARToberfest!

I am thrilled to report that my painting "Liz's Poppies" was accepted into ARToberfest, an annual juried exhibition, at The Art Gallery in New Braunfels, Texas. Not only was it accepted, I have been told that it won an award! I won't know which award until it is announced at the Gala Opening Reception, Friday, October 8. The reception begins at 5pm and the awards will be announced at 6:30pm. I would be honored if you could attend but, if you cannot make it, please do try to see the show. It is on exhibit now and will run through November 10.

Liz's Poppies

This spring was one of the most beautiful springs ever. After years of severe drought, the rains finally came last fall. As a result, all of central and south Texas was in full bloom and we actually had a spring that lasted more than a week!
One of the beautiful spots was the garden of friend and fellow artist, Liz Maness. This painting is of her gorgeous red poppies. I wish I could say it was plein air but it is actually from one of the many photos I took that day. I didn't want to miss a thing! Afterwards, we all settled in to paint. You may remember an earlier post, Summer's Coming, which I painted on her deck that day.
This painting practically painted itself, as those that an artist feels most passionate about often do. I ordered a special frame for it that arrived yesterday. Thank you Randy Higbee! It's perfect!
9"x12", original, oil on board SOLD

Tuesday, Friends and Art

Here are the lovely ladies I painted with yesterday, less one. From l-r, the lovely Liz Maness, www.lizmaness.com, who was the hostess with the mostest, Kathy Perales, www.kathyperales.com, current president of the New Braunfels Art League, www.newbraunfelsartleague.com, and Jean Crow, www.jeancrow.blogspot.com, current Artist of the Year with NBAL. Pat Haberman, http://pathaberman.com, managed to get away before I could gather everyone for a photo.
Liz had a wonderful meal already prepared with the most delicious pimento cheese and the best pumpernickel bread ever, along with some delicious Swiss chard from her very own garden. It was a great day!!!

Summer's Coming

Yesterday several of us met at the beautiful home of Liz Maness, www.lizmaness.com, for an "art" day. After a tour of her lovely garden, we got busy painting. It wasn't easy choosing from all there was to offer but I settled on the beautiful potted geraniums on Liz's deck.
8x10, original, oil on board