Whew!

Elevated   24x24  sold

The last four days have been a whirlwind of art activities.  The Buckman Art Show was fun, and I'm really glad I participated.  I sold three paintings!  I got to meet a lot of nice people, chat with some of the other artists, and file away some ideas for merchandising at future shows.  I still feel pretty awkward during events like this, but it did get better the longer I was there.  It's so much easier to talk about other people's artwork rather than my own!  I really enjoyed seeing so many nice families enjoying the art, and I was very impressed with how well behaved the children were.  I will definitely apply again next year!

Cosmos  11x14  sold

The Oregon Society of Artists spring show opened today, and I attended the reception.  I had two paintings juried into the show.  The show is really good.  There are some very talented painters exhibiting.  The show will be up until
April 8.


Now I get to take a breather, reorganize my studio space, and get back to painting.  I have a lot of ideas for new paintings, and I can hardly wait to get in there and try some new things.

Buckman Art Show and Sell this Friday night and Saturday

I've been working like a maniac the last few weeks getting ready for this coming weekend's Buckman Art Show and Sell. This is their 21st annual show, and they really know how to put on a fun event. I've gone to the show the past few years, and was thrilled to be accepted this year. It opens Friday March 11 5pm to 9pm with live music, food, and a silent art auction. I have donated a painting (Pink Poppies, 8x10,above) for the auction. Admission Friday night is $5.

Buckman Arts Focus Elementary School is located at 320 SE 16th Ave (and Stark) in Portland, OR.

OSA show entries

It's such a joy to see the sun and signs of spring. It's been a long winter for me- I had achilles tendon surgery in January and I was in a cast for six weeks. No weight bearing. I figured I'd just paint my days away, but things didn't really work out that way. Now that I am in the walking boot and able to walk without crutches I'm back in the studio. It's not full days yet, but I'm working on it.

I'm submitting two paintings today to the Oregon Society of Artists spring juried show. The painting above is titled Respite, and is 12x36 pastel on sanded paper. The second painting (below) is titled Ripple, and is 20x20, also on sanded paper.

The show opens this Sunday afternoon with a free reception, refreshments and ribbons hung at 2:30. The show and will be up for the next month.