Study: Super Sized

'Study: Super Sized'  -  6"x6"  -  oil on hardboard panel - SOLD

This is the study done for the larger, official 'Super Sized' oil on canvas that went to TastySpace show.

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Cocktails (Martini and Bloody Mary)

 'Bloody Mary'  -  10"x10"  -  oil on 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas - SOLD

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 'Martini'  -  10"x10"  -  oil 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas

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I really enjoyed both the simplicity of pepper flakes and the intricacy of the refractions in the martini glass as I worked on these paintings simultaneously.  It was refreshing to switch back and forth between the two. It kept my creativity at a steady level.

If you are interested in purchase information regarding 'Martini', please contact either me or TastySpace Gallery directly.

Continental

'Continental' - 12"x12"- oil on 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas

As in 'continental breakfast' or 'delicious things I will soon regret having consumed'. One of my personal favorites from the TastySpace solo show, I honestly grimaced at this cherry strudel when I bought it. "Do I want to try to paint this?" and "Am I getting in over my head?" were the recurring thoughts racing through my mind. But, you know what motivates one to move past their fears and get something scary done?  A looming deadline.  I was so determined to have everything finished in time that I blew through this painting without a moment's hesitation.  Interestingly, when you don't let yourself think about what you are trying to paint, when you just go for it, things work out really well. After completion I stepped back and thought, "I could eat this strudel." And then I drove to the bakery and did exactly that. And it was GOOD.

If you are interested in purchase information regarding 'Continental', please contact either me or TastySpace Gallery directly.

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Solo Show at TastySpace Gallery

'The Inevitable Mouthwatering'  -  May 4 - June 30, 2012

The opening for my solo show! That happened three weeks ago! It went great! And in between then and now I completed eight more paintings for other commitments. And now I'm dead.

Okay, so opening night went great, as mentioned above. Sold a painting, gave an interview, made several great new contacts, and had a ton of family and friends come out to wish me well.  Was there from 6pm to 11pm. Found out that wood floors hurt your feet after a few hours.  Lesson learned.  Glad I didn't wear heels.

Two weeks later (last Saturday night) there was a second opening to coincide with a building-wide charity benefit taking place. Even more people. Sold another four paintings. Stayed late. Had a great time.  Went home happy. Sore feet.

TastySpace gallery is a boutique-sized gallery nestled within the Emergency Arts Center located in downtown Las Vegas, at the entrance to the Fremont Street Experience.  It is a very colorful, urban setting that I always find inspiring.  Dana Satterwhite, the owner/director of TastySpace, has done a magnificent job of taking such a small venue and lighting it for maximum impact.  I kept my work at 30" and smaller - the average size being 10"x10" -  and was able to fit seventeen paintings along the two main walls.  Stealth.

As mentioned several weeks back when I made blog posts regarding 'Nter' and 'Jer', for every neon sign painting sold, I would donate 15% of the sale to the Neon Museum. I am very pleased to say that in the first two weeks, three of the four have already found new homes. Yay!!!

With the positive turnout and sales, Dana asked me if I'd be willing to extend the show through June. I'm totally fine with that, because I don't have room for them here. I am literally tripping over the  sixteen remaining paintings I am finishing for other commitments. And then I start the really big series of Neon signage. Among other projects. And my daily painting studies. Because I'm crazy.

I will continue to post the paintings individually over the coming weeks. Should any grab your attention, please feel free to contact either me or Dana about pricing and availability.

Study: Fat Fries

 'Fat Fries'  -  6"x6"  -  oil on cradled hardboard panel  -  SOLD

Don't go looking out your windows for the Four Horsemen.  This is indeed an actual study painting available for sale.  It's a study of one of the french fry paintings I did at a larger size for my solo show (pictures and info on that show to be posted tomorrow night).  

If anyone reading this has been to Fatburger, you'll recognize these fries. If you prefer the Skinny Fries, I don't want to know.  This household is very loyal to the Fat Fries and we consider Skinny Fries to be an anomaly, something for limp-wristed wimps who can't handle the real thing.

No hate mail from the skinny fry lovers!  I mean it........

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Green & White

'Green & White'  -  12"x12"  -  oil on canvas

Another part of the series headed to Elliott Fouts Gallery, this one has my favorite green grapes.  Not shown- the cheese, salami, crackers, apple slices, etc. that accompanied what became my lunch right after the photo shoot.  Yes, I had a drink before 4pm.  And from what little I remember of that afternoon, it was a wonderful experience. The next morning....not so much. Although that I remember quite clearly.

Corks and Other News

 'A Rabbit Loose in the Vineyard' - 12"x12" - oil on canvas

'Bordeaux' - 12"x12" - oil on canvas

Two from the series of wine themed works I recently sent to Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento, CA.  I wanted to have a little fun with the corks I was using for some other paintings for them, and this is what came out.  

In other news!! My solo show Friday before last went great.  There was so much going on that night that I forgot to take photos of the show itself.  And so did my husband.  And all my friends and family.  And the gallery owner.  SO, I will be back there for a special event this weekend and plan to take proper photos so that I can do an official post. Like a grownup. Sorry about that.

In the week and half since the exhibit, I have been working in the studio every day.  I thought I was going to take a week or so off, but.........I love my job?  Ya, I love my job.  At least I'm sleeping again.  That part is awesome.