Phone Call = Happy New Year!

Untitled-I, 2009.

Maybe, in honor of NY Eve this should be titled "Fireworks" ....?

This was done last year . I don't paint a lot of abstracts but enjoyed watching this one unfold. I did a smaller one too but then got jumped into other projects. Hope to do a few more this year -maybe a series.

About that phone call in today's title: This week a woman called and said she is about to open a modern furniture and design store in town. The space has lots of high walls with great lighting - so she decided to find original work from local artists (paintings, sculptures) to pair with her furnishings. Too fun!

On Thursday Ms. Kunckle came by the studio and selected several paintings; we schlepped them over today. Soon after the New Year she'll host a Grand Opening reception. Should be a lot of fun. I'll post your invitation here :-)

Wishing you and yours a happy healthy 2011. Mary

Tryptic: China Red. Acrylic on paper

Part 2 of three-part of a Tryptic. Could not fit all on this line.

It's been way too long since I've posted but I have a good excuse. Our last week in Buenos Aires (my last posting)-I got Shingles and have had them ever since. SO not much art going on. But - as I recover, I'm trying to get back into my work a little at a time.

Good News: Received confirmation on 3 Get Ready to Paint classes I'll teach in the New Year:

Feb. 6. Riley Street Art in San Rafael.

Feb. 12. Tam High, Mill Valley.

Mar. 12. College of Marin Kentfield.

This is a fun class designed for folks who has wanted to but never painted. We'll use acrylics. So - tell your buddies. More info and registration on the web sites for the venues noted above.