"Taking A Break"o/c 12" x 12" x 2"
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I have a series of paintings that I've begun recently. Mostly I paint the scenes that are familiar to me. I'm surrounded by beautiful landscapes and, of course, I enjoy painting my family when I can. However, I spend almost every morning at Gelson's coffee shop with a book, a glass of tea and a bagel. I sometimes walk down the hill to go there and then walk back and sometimes I drive the short 2 miles down. Over the years I've come to know - at least by face - the people who are "regulars" there. Sometimes we strike up conversations, and sometimes we just sit reading in the same area. There are some who use the area as meet-up places with regular friends. It's a great place to get your day started.
I decided to do a "Gelson's Series". I painted one scene several years ago and the people who work there seemed to like it. I used to sit and sketch people, but I think it made people uncomfortable, so now I take photos and paint from the photos. Two of my series are being shown at
"La Galeria Gitana" in San Fernando until March 20 in a show called
"Urban Spaces - The San Fernando Valley". It is a group show and I have 15 paintings in the show alongside some fabulous other artwork.
My most recent of the series, called
"Taking A Break" will be showing at
Orlando Gallery right here in Tarzana... (not too far from Gelson's!). It will be part of a Women Painters West show called a "One Foot Show" since all entries had to be 12" x 12". The reception will be this Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and everybody is welcome. Perhaps I'll see you there!!
One Foot Show
Orlando Gallery
February 6, - February 27, 2010
RECEPTION: Saturday, February 6, 2010
6:00-9:00 p.m.
18376 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 705-5368

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Very nice painting and congratulations on your art.
Ruth
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