2009 Stockade Outdoor Art Show

“Uprising” – Oil Painting on three 8″ x 10″ wrapped canvas panels.

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I added anything new to my site. Thankfully it hasn’t been a year since I created any new pieces. I will be adding numerous photos along with titles and descriptions of pieces that were shown at the Art Show in Schenectady, New York this past September 12th.

As I did last year, I would like to thank all of the people who stopped by my area to give praise and compliments on my work. It made the damp day a bit more enjoyable. I would especially like to thank P.D. who waited four years to find me again and purchase one of my pieces. I would also like to thank Shirley P., Chris F., and Erich B. for their purchases and a special thanks to Connie and Karen and all the volunteers for making the day a success even with my griping about the weather and to Mabel for sharing her hospitality and sidewalk and Brett and Stacey for the support and friendship.

Finally, before I post some more photos, a very special thank you for my daughters who let me know how proud they are of my work and how that puts a very big smile on my heart.

Historic Stockade Art Show and The Green Boat

Green Boat 11″ x 14″ Oil on Canvas Created 8/28/08

After a very rainy Saturday that canceled the 57th Annual Art Show, it was held on the following Sunday. A beautiful September day! There were not quite as many artists displaying their wares but there were plenty of art lovers admiring the wide range of talent available at this years show. In my opinion, it was a huge success.

I want to thank some special people who purchased my art pieces…. First, to Paul and Gayle D. who purchased this painting titled, Green Boat. I loved their relationship and there decision making qualities.

This was the last painting I finished about a week before the show and the first to sell. It was also my first sale of a painting at an art show and a proud and special moment for me. I’m finding it easier to let go of my creations and thrilled I can share the pieces with people like Gayle and Paul. It also inspires me to create more. Thank you!!

I’d also like to give a special thank you to Jeanette and Tammy C. who purchased four of my sculptures as well as a thank you to, Lois S., Bob S., and Stacey K. for purchasing one of my sculptures. It’s very rewarding finding kindred spirits who appreciate and understand my art.

Finally, I would like to thank my family and my friends who have either gently or otherwise pushed me to keep going forward.
Some of my biggest supporters have been my two teenage daughters. With their honest critique and constant encouragement, I have moved forward with comfort instead of fear.

I’d also like to thank Lis for her support, friendship and patience, Steve for his expertise and guidance and Connie C. who constantly encourages me to use what gifts I have and Julie for giving me the best gifts of all. Thank you!!! I honestly could not have done it without any of you.

Block Island Shoreline

16″ x 20″ oil on canvas. Created 8/8/08

Just another impression of a weekend stay on Block Island many years ago.

Boo Loves Koda

Boo is the Dad and a really good one. He loves his children.

8 Reasons…. 6 Of Them New….My Favorite

 

Thanks to a new litter of kittens underfoot and my already limited space, I have moved my studio to the old stone cellar. I believe because I will no longer have to worry about cleaning the kitchen table for dinner or worry about the cats getting into a freshly painted canvas, my output should increase. Thank you Izzy and Boo for your children, especially this one, the little runt, you have all motivated me to create.

Curiosity or Truly Sadness?

           Curiosity or Truly Sadness?….

I was on my way home from work the other day and as usual I’m in the habit of taking a less traveled route home if one is available. Living where there is still plenty of country back roads, it’s not difficult to find a scenic or quiet road where nature is abundant and varied. On this particular road there are swampy overgrown areas with cattails and wild flowers right up to the edge of the blacktop. Normally a perfect habitat for small birds and in particular yellow goldfinch. As I was driving very slow observing the landscape I noticed a small yellow bird in the middle of the road. He just stood there and I had to slow down to a crawl in order not to hit him. I assumed it would fly away as I got close. It was obvious he wasn’t going to move. As I got even closer I noticed another object in the road. It was another goldfinch that had been run over. Sadly it was almost unrecognizable except for a few bright yellow feathers. I was truly touched by what I witnessed and felt I needed to share the thought that although we as humans feel we are the only creatures who feel pain, I wonder if that is accurate.              

   After this moment, I don’t think so.

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Life no matter what size

the creature

 Is fragile

 Left behind to ponder, A small yellow bird lonely by it’s mate lying dead on the road

Curiosity or Sadness? 

Edging closer, it’s small delicate head sideways glancing

 left and right pecking at the feathers to answer for itself….

Am I alone

I frightened it, but only briefly

Finding a branch to perch, it cried a moving sound of loss

Still without flight for leaving would mean loneliness

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Are we alone in our feelings of sadness at death?

Hudson At Autumn’s Dusk

This was very early and naive attempt to create a painting like the masters of the Hudson River School. The truth being that unless I win the lottery, I would never own a real Hudson River painting. I thought I would make my own. Having grown up and lived along the Hudson at various times of my life, I used images from my memory and imagination to chose a viewpoint that I thought would capture the valley’s beauty. It reminds me of the Bear Mountain and Storm King Mountain area. I was in over my head attempting this but I had fun and I went forward and now I own a “real” Hudson River painting.

 

Day One…

Day One…Although the main reason for this is to have a place for my creative ideas to be shared, it will also be a place to keep in touch with those of you who have something to say. Actually it is all an experiment. I have no idea what will happen. That appeals to me.