CHASTAIN ART CENTER SPRING ART SHOW AND SALE

DATES:May 1 – 29, 2009
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, May 1, 5:30-8:30 PM

Don’t miss the opportunity this year to shop for unique gifts for the special occasions of this season: graduations, weddings, Mother’s Day. Or, you may want to acquire something special for your own collection. The annual Spring Art Show & Sale takes place from May 1 – 29, featuring a dazzling array of artwork created by instructors and students of Chastain Arts Center. Previous shows have featured the work of more than 70 artists, working in jewelry, painting, pottery, knitting, and much, much more. With the anticipated variety of styles and media, there is bound to be something to suit everyone’s taste and budget.The Sale will open with a reception on Friday, May 1, from 5:30-8:30 PM. It is free and the public is welcome.
CHASTAIN ARTS CENTER
135 W. Wieuca Road, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
T: (404) 252-2927 F: (404) 851-1270

Bittersweet 12 x 12 on Panel

Well I have once again painted another painting of bittersweet with the gold vase and I haven't gotten tired of doing these paintings. I seem to get a great response and so far all of them have sold. I love the bittersweet and I still have my batch from Fresh Market that I bought in November.

Sushi 5 x 7 on Panel

This is for the blog http://differentstrokesfromdifferentfolks.blogspot.com/

The challenge was a photograph of sushi on a plate. I decided to do a knife painting along with some brushstrokes. I used more of a brighter palette this time around. At first it looked more like a pastel cupcake until I made the dark colors darker and then added in the soy sauce color. Maybe I had my birthday on my mind and wanted a cupcake.

Pears and Pottery 11 x 14 on Panel

The piece of pottery was thrown by my coworker Roberto, and he gave it to me for Christmas. I always love his pottery to place in my paintings. They have great colors and textures. The teal glass bowl was really fun to paint along with the fruit. I took the picture of this painting today with a very clear blue sky and it showed more details than I could even see in my studio. I will probably go back and touch up a few things that I didn't see before. For me I think taking a photo on a clear day works better. I am still trying to figure how to take the best photograph.

SOLD Paintings from Trinity Show

Thank you for your purchases at the Trinity Show. They do not tell us who purchased our paintings so I wanted to thank you for your support.

Peace 8 x 10 on Panel

The name of this painting is for my grandmother that died on Friday. She now has Peace. She was supposed to die on Wednesday then on Thursday she suddenly got up and ate breakfast on her own, spoke with people and then got her hair done. That night she died in her sleep at 98. Now that is the way to go!

The plant in this painting is called the popcorn plant. I have painted it before and it is from the coastal areas of South Carolina.

I am reposting this painting because I did retake the picture of this painting. The last picture turned out blurry.

TRINITY SPOTLIGHT ON ART FEBRUARY 17-21

I am proud to announce my participation in Spotlight on Art 2009 and invite you to come see my latest works. I will have 12 paintings in the show; not that all of them will be on the floor at one time.

.Artists MarketFebruary 17-21, 2009
February 17, Tuesday, 6 pm - 9 pm
February 18, Wednesday, 8 am - 4 pm
February 19, Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm
February 20, Friday, 8 am - 6 pm
February 21, Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm

Trinity School4301 Northside Parkway Atlanta, GA 30327Phone: 404.231.8100
Directions
From West Paces Ferry Road/Buckhead
Take West Paces Ferry Road, which runs west from Peachtree Road,
At the major intersection just before I-75, turn RIGHT on Northside Parkway (please note that this is further west than Northside Drive ),
Continue North on Northside Pkwy through the third light (Mt. Paran Road),
Continue to the next traffic light and turn RIGHT into the complex,
Once in the complex, turn RIGHT; follow the road approximately one-half mile to the Trinity School gates, which are on your RIGHT.

From Downtown Atlanta, traveling NORTH on I-75
Take I-75 Northbound to Exit 256 - Mt. Paran Road,
On the exit ramp, remain in the middle lane and turn LEFT onto Mt. Paran,
Proceed immediately to the far right lane, turn RIGHT at the light onto Hwy. 41 N. /Northside Pkwy,
Continue to the first traffic light and turn RIGHT into the complex,
Once in the complex, turn RIGHT; follow the road approximately one-half mile to the Trinity School gates, which are on your RIGHT.