You're invited to Pacific Asia Museum!

Hello Everyone!

A couple posts ago, I showed a painting that got into a show titled: Asian Influences: The Year of the Dragon! 

You are cordially invited to the Artist's Reception!

Below is the information:

Location: 

Pacific Asia Museum

 46 North Los Robles Avenue

 Pasadena, CA 91101

Reception with the Artists:

Sunday, September 16, 2012.  3:00 - 5:00p.m.

Participating Artists Include:

Susan Blackwood                Thomas Garner            Patricia McGeeney

Lisa Brady                           Brenda Gibson             Josephy Napolitano

Patti Cliffton                        Homa Goodman           Ferial Nassirzadeh

Cat Corcilius                        Susan Gordinier           Marilyn Rose

Barbara Davidson                Laurie Hendricks         Lee Tirce

Carol Hungerford                Elaine Verchick            Samantha Fried (ME)

I feel honored to be in company with such wonderful artists and such a prestigious show!  I hope to see you all there!

ONLINE ART SHOW: Water's Edge by Linus Galleries

Hey there everyone!

It has been quite an eventful year and month!  I'm in total shock right now!  I have to start counting on my fingers how many shows I've been accepted into this year which is extremely exciting!  I truly feel blessed that so many people enjoy my artwork.

Well, here's the news!
My paintings: "Golden Gate Park 1" and "Malibu Lake" have both been accepted into the ONLINE ART SHOW titled "Waters Edge," through Linus Galleries.

In a couple weeks I will find out whether the pieces will be accepted into the LIVE Gallery show! I'll KEEP you all UPDATED!!!

IF YOU ARE WONDERING, THEY ARE BOTH FOR SALE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, CHECK OUT THE LINK!

Below are my images and the LINK that shows you the paintings on Linus Galleries' website.  Keep enjoying your August everyone!  I sure am!!!!!

LINK:
http://linusgallery.com/juried-exhibitions/waters-edge-accepted-artists-slideshow/

"Golden Gate Park 1" Oil on Linen & Panel, 24"x24"

"Malibu Lake" Oil on Canvas 12"x12"

Painting got into a CALIFORNIA ART CLUB Show!!!

Hey there everyone!

I am so excited about an up and coming art show!  I submitted a painting into a juried art competition through California Art Club!

The show is titled: "Asian Influences: The Year of the Dragon."  My painting that got accepted into the show is "China Town."  I am so appreciative and happy for this honor!

Here's the KICKER: The show will be located at the PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM in Pasadena, CA.  THAT's RiGHT, MY PaINTinG will be in a MUSEUM!!!

Here's the rest of the information about the show:
LOCATION: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101.
EXHIBIT DATES: September 7th - October 28th 2012!

There is an OPEN HOUSE for THE ARTISTS.  I'll find out when the general public can come to the show and keep you all POSTED!!!!

2012 Has been an EXTREMELY eventful YEAR!!!! Going to CELEBRATE now! Hope the rest of you are having a wonderful August TOO!

Below is the painting that got accepted for the show!

"China Town" Oil on Panel, 18"x24"

2012 SALES THUSFAR!!!!

Hey There Everybody!

I just sold one of my paintings "Meng Li at SF MOMA."  It's a bit of an oldie, but, it's still a goodie.
I am extremely happy!  This sale is giving me a personal boost.  I hope that I can sell more.  Tis the goal.  In case if any of you were wondering what I've sold thus far, here are images of my paintings that have a new home!

"Meng Li at SF MOMA," Oil on Canvas 30" x 40"

"Rainy Night 2," Pastel on Paper, 14" x 14"

"Bald Eagle," Oil on Canvas, 11" x 14"

"Point Dume 1," Oil on Board, 9" x 12"

Student Work Summer 2012!

Hi there Everyone!

I am extremely proud of a recent class of mine.  I taught Beginning Drawing this Summer Semester at Conejo Valley Adult School in Thousand Oaks, California.  I taught the very basics.  I started with charcoal drawing and finished with pastel drawing.

All my students are complete novices at drawing and art!  To all my fellow artists out there, my students had no idea how to even "sight measure."  To all my non-artists, "sight measuring" is one of the first things you should learn when you draw.  You learn how to draw things accurately, in good proportion and perspective.  When first learning how to "sight measure" it can be difficult.

In the beginning of my class, it was very difficult for my students to draw accurately the subject matter they had in front of them.  By the end of the class, I saw a huge improvement!  This is why TEACHING is AWESOME!  I'm actually making a difference!  I LOVE WATCHING MY STUDENTS GROW!

The age range of my students is from mid 20's to mid 60's.

Below are some great samples of my novice students' work.  ENJOY!  

CONGRATS TO MY STUDENTS!  I AM VERY PROUD!!

Lori's first drawing of a silver object.

Ingrid's first drawing of a glass object.

Ingrid's first drawing of a metallic object.

Nancy's first pastel drawing of a stuffed animal.

Lori's first drawing of a metallic object.

Brady's first pastel drawing of a stuffed animal.

Ingrid's first pastel drawing of a stuffed animal.

Joanna's first pastel drawing of a stuffed animal.

Lori's first pastel drawing of a stuffed animal.

Importance of Demos While Teaching

Hey There,
Sorry for the delay, I was on a lovely vacation in LAKE TAHOE, CA.  I plan on painting a series from that trip soon.  I was so inspired, the landscape was absolutely beautiful.

Today, I'm not going to discuss Tahoe.  Today, I'm going to explain the importance of doing demos (i.e. demonstrations) for your class. When I was an art student, I would "eat up" any demo my professors would paint/draw for me.  When you are learning to create art, watching a professional do a demonstration for you is amazing.  It is so helpful on how you should start your own work.

One thing I've noticed as a student is that after watching a demo you say, "oh, that's easy," you try to do it and it doesn't turn out quite as nice.  Although this always seems to happen, the DEMO give the STUDENT that extra bit of CONFIDENCE they need in order to START their DRAWING or PAINTING.

So, now that I'm a Teacher, I am constantly doing demos for my Students.

Below, are some demos that I've done for my Plein Air Painting & Beginning Drawing Class. ENJOY!

"Malibu Lake," Oil on Canvas, 12"x12"

"Agoura Hills 1," Oil on Board, 9"x12"

"Point Dume 1," Oil on Board, 9"x12"

"Fuchsia Flower," Pastel on Paper, 12"x 9"

"Plush Mickey Sitting," Pastel on Paper, 12" x 9"