SOBO Gallery Winter Garden

It is always exciting to find new venues to exhibit my art. SOBO Gallery is located in beautiful Winter Garden. This past year I had the honor of being selected to exhibit there. The gallery location makes it possible for people to park at the garage across the street for free, enjoy the art and walk the downtown area for dinner and drinks The space is nicely lit and has big windows to bring in the light. I hope to continue exhibiting at SOBO. Below are a few pieces I have shown there thus far. Stay tuned for upcomig exhibitions.

"Reflections" - Watercolor

"Mellow Yellow" - Watercolor

Welcome to 2024!

The new year is here and how many of you have great expectations for the next 365 days. We have a blank slate in front of us. Let's take each day and do something we wish we had done in 2023. For me, I dont have any goals, but a list of things I need to complete, or start, this year.  This blog has been neglected for the past two years. Its not that I did not have things to share; it wasjust sitting down and putting it into words. I need to work on that and hope you will contimue to read what I write beyond the first week in January.  

Every year, I hope to express myself more in the visual arts.  In conjunction with that, I need to find places that I can show my art. A constant place this past year was the exhibits at the Eisenhower Recretion Center. Below is my first entry for 2024 and my first ribbon there. You may have lots in store for me 2024!!!

Thank You Members

Moving to a new place means starting over; finding your way around and fitting in. This also goes for art. I joined a couple of art organizations: the Villages Art  League and the Visual Arts Association. They both offer artists friendships, encouragement, inspiration and opportunities. I have received them all. I have met friendly artists that have inspired me. I received encouragement as the members of the VAA voted my alcohol ink art piece " Sweater Weather" - First Place in the October/November challenge. I continue to receive opportunities to exhibit and sell my work.

Thank you, Members!

Miami Watercolor Society 49th Annual Fall Exhibition

The Miami Watercolor Society is still being careful with crowds. This exhibition will take place on line. I am honored to have my art as part of this exhibition.  Below is my piece "Stalking the Marsh". You can also see all of the other pieces that make this an excellent show.

Click HERE to view the show.

Painting Surfaces

If you have been following me for a while, you may have noticed that I paint on many surfaces. I am not limited to paper and canvases. Over the years, I have painted gourds, palm fronds, shells, leaves and now my latest....cigar boxes. 

Cigar boxes are so unique in shapes and sizes. They are a great way to store things, anything, beautifully. They can be personalized in a special way to store treasures to hand down to a child or grandchild.

What would you store or save in one of these beautiful boxes?

These boxes sell  at Gilded Matilda's in Wildwood, but I also paint them for anyone that wants to buy directly from me. 

Meditation in White

It's 2020!

A new year.....a new decade...... and an exhibition at a new gallery.

The National League of American Pen Women (Coral Gables branch) is a group of very talented women. We have artists that work in oil, acrylic, watercolor and clay. In addition, we have authors and musicians. 

This is our first exhibition of the year and new to:

Hernan Gamboa Gallery.

4000 West Flagler Street,

Miami, Fla. 33134

7-9 pm

We look forward to having you join us for our closing reception on January 24, 2020. There will be refreshments, great music, and, of course great art.

"Serenity" - Acrylic

"Come Fly with Me" - Acrylic

"Here's Looking at You" - watercolor

Irma's Fury" - watercolor/acrylic

Gold Coast Watercolor Society - Wet Paint Exhibition

It is close to the holidays and what a great way to get ready, and maybe even do a little holiday shopping, than to attend an opening reception. Looking at art, having a glass of wine and seeing friends is a great way to relax during these busy days. The Wet Paint exhibit has its opening tonight, December 12th, but the exhibition continues until January 11th.

Stop by and enjoy!

"Art Deco" - watercolor

Understanding Diago

This week I went to an opening reception of two Cuban artists at the Lowe Art Museum. I must say that I went home that night having enjoyed one of the best openings I have attended, but not too thrilled about one of the artists, Juan Robert Diago's work. The following day there was a gallery talk with the artist and the curator of the show, Dr. Alejandro de la Fuente. I went because this artist is not only Cuban, but still lives in Habana. Also, he is black and his works reflect the racism existing in Cuba. I had pre-conceived ideas about him. First, he must be communist and secondly, what racism? I wanted to hear what he had to say. Assuming I was going to come back disappointed in his message.

This experience was not only informative, but a life lesson for me; the fact that you don't understand what you don't know. This young man was soft-spoken, but as he explained his life, his career and his pieces, it was as if he was screaming his message. I understood his struggle and perseverance to create, although lacking materials. I related to his fight against racism through his art and his desire to make it better for the next generation of black Cubans. 

I came to the USA, as a child, and was not aware of racism, since I went to school with blacks and even had them as neighbors. His explanation of how racism happens in a communist country that has preached equality since 1959 was incredible. He is an artist with a purpose, hoping to help the next generation and very decisive about not selling his soul as he sells his art. Thank you, Diago!

Miami Watercolor Society 46th Annual Spring Exhibition

It is always an honor to get juried into the Miami Watercolor Society exhibitions. It is even a bigger deal when a great artist, that you admire, selects your piece. I am proud to announce that my painting "Here Looking at You" was selected by Iain Stewart to be part of the 46th Annual Miami Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition. Details below. You are all invited.

Date: Friday, April 12, 2019
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Place: Wirtz Art Gallery (First National Bank of South Miami)
           5750 Sunset Drive
           South Miami, Fla. 33143

"Here's Looking at You"

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Bird Watch

My environment inspires me daily. The lighting and the colors, the shapes of the clouds,  the movement of the ocean bring inspiration to any creative person.  I always enjoy watching the tropical birds and have painted a few small pelicans. In April, I was spending days at my sisters where my Mom lives.  In order to entertain her, I decided to paint a larger pelican from a photo I had. My Mom is biased, of course, and a fan of my art. Her "oohs and aahs", and continual praises, were  the encouragement and support I needed. I then decided to work on a series. I went on to do a second and a third. A recent short trip to Sanibel Island was just the inspiration I needed to work on a fourth one.

Below are the ones I painted recently. Stay tuned for one more

"Fluffing my Feathers" - watercolor (available)

"Nest Hair" - watercolor (available)

"Sandy White" - watercolor (available)

Miami Watercolor Society 46th Annual Spring Exhibition

It is always a great honor to be juried into a show. The bar seems higher each year at the Miami Watercolor Society. This show is even more special because the painting selected by the juror, from the two I submitted, is the one of my granddaughter at the Miami-Dade Public Library. 

Please join us for this fantastic exhibition and see my piece in person. The information is as follows:

Location: Coconut Grove Festival Gallery

                 3390 Mary Street

                  Miami, Florida 33133

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018

Time: 7 - 10 pm

"Her Passion" - watercolor

Florida Focus on Art 2018

You are invited to  the Gold Coast Watercolor Society - Florida Focus Art  on 2018 at Art Serve.

Details below

The following pieces will be on Exhibit.

"Wash Day" - watercolor

"La Calle" - watercolor

Her Passion

If you have followed my art, you may have noticed that I am a tropical artist. I love seascapes, boats, landscapes, and bright abstracts. Most of my paintings do not include people. Love them......don't paint them.

Last Spring my grandchildren were here and we had to visit the Miami-Dade Public Library. My granddaughter loves to read and loves libraries. I captured the visit in photos. There was one photo of my granddaughter that was so special. The light was perfect and only her profile was showing. I so wanted to paint her, but was scared to even begin. Last month, I took the plunge and decided to do it. If anything, it forced me out of my comfort zone and serves as a reminder of a beautiful day spent exploring downtown Miami.  

"Her Passion" - watercolor

Mesmerizing Marbling

It is so difficult for me to paint in just one medium, one style and one subject. My mind is always wondering and trying to move from one thing to another.  Although oil was my first love, and still is, I must quench my anxiety by experimenting with a variety of things. My latest discovery and obsession is marbling. I find it to be a very creative way to just enjoy the flowing colors on water. Doing this is pure enjoyment of color flow; no shadows, perspective to worry about,  just fun!

I saw a video on line and just had to try it. I learned there is even a type of paper for marbling and  special paints. You never know what exactly what will come out and that is the surprise and fun of it. I control the colors and even their flow on the water, the rest is left up to chance. The results are beautiful and always amaze me. 

I hope the colors and shapes also bring you joy. Stay tuned as you never know what will be my next obsession. Happy Holidays!

Deering Estates Exhibition

It is always exciting to participate on an exhibit taking place at the Deering Estates here in Miami. It is a a beautiful setting on the bay that represents a bit of Miami history. This year's exhibit is bittersweet. It is the last exhibition there by the GroveHouse Artists. 

There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, September 13th, 7-9 pm. The piece below will be part of this exhibit. It is a watercolor batik on rice paper. Hope you can make it to see it in person.

"Tropical Greens" - watercolor batik on rice paper

GCWS - Members Love Watercolor Exhibit 2017

If you missed the opening reception to the Gold Coast Watercolor Society exhibit, you still have time to view the art. The Members Love Watercolor Exhibit runs through June 3rd at:

Sunrise Civic Center Gallery

10610 W Oakland Park Blvd,

Sunrise, FL 33351

"Let's Sail" - Watercolor

 

Miami Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition 2017

What a coincidence! Spring is here, lots of blooms all around including my juried piece at the Miami Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition. You are  invited to the opening reception:

Date: Friday, April 14, 2017

Time: 6-9 pm

Place: The Wirtz Gallery

Address: 5750 Sunset Drive

                South Miami, Florida

"Paper Flowers" - watercolor'
Available for Purchase

Florida Focus Exhibit

Florida Focus on Art 

2017

Happy to announce that my piece "Return to Wynwood" was selected for the Florida Focus exhibit at Gold Coast Watercolor Society - Fort Lauderdale.

"Return to Wynwood " - watercolor


Reception:
Thursday, March 30th
6-8pm. 
Art Serve - Ft. Lauderdale 
Exhibit runs from March 25- April 15th, 2017.

Spring at Bloomingdales

Spring is here and the news I was patiently waiting to share with you, I am now allowed to share!

I was informed today by DENY Designs that my art on canvas, "Color My World", is now available for sale by Bloomingdales. Never in my wildest dream did I think I would be designing for the home and to be selling at Bloomingdales is beyond words. I am also now keeping another secret from you. Stay tuned for another reveal in the near future. 

Besides painting in various mediums, I now paint for art exhibitions and for art licensing on products. This just proves that it is never too late to start something new in your life. .You may say, but I thought you had retired....and I have. This is definitely not work for me. I tell my family that if I was not doing this, and getting paid for it, I would be paying for therapy. Art is my therapy and it makes me happy. Hope it brightens your day. 

Watercolor Workshop with Vladislav Yeliseyev

Many of you know that I have been drawing and painting my entire life. In 1977, I took an oil painting class and fell in love with this medium. It wasn't until I retired that I decided to take up watercolor. I am mainly self-taught in all mediums, with a class here and there. The Miami Watercolor Society offers workshops with some great artists from all over the USA, but I had never taken advantage of them. The new year inspired me to sign up for the workshop in January with Vladislav Yeliseyev.  

Watching Vlad demonstrate the first wash.

What made me decide to take this particular one after all these years? This artist's style is loose. It is very difficult to paint loosely after starting with oil. His style is fantastic. I was so intimidated that I even thought about losing the fee I paid and not attending. I forced myself to go the first day. There was so much to learn, but I was not handling my drawing well, perspectives were giving me the hardest time. I decided to try the second day and before I knew it, I wanted more and more. Speaking to the others in the class, I found out they were just as intimidated and as anxious as I was. Vladislav does not live far from Miami and I may just take another class at his art school in Sarasota. 

Thanks Vlad for the inspiration!.

First wash and wondering if anything would come of it.

The final product.

Same technique with color. I call this one "Sailing with Vlad"