Painted Violins

Temps have finally returned to double digits and thoughts can once again turn to painting. The Virginia Beach Symphony delivered a violin for me to paint and I am excited to have a chance to be a part of this fundraiser with many of my fellow d'Art Center artists. I have been told a calendar and a poster of the finished violins are in the plans. I do hope I can create an instrument beautiful enough to be included in one or both of the printed promotions! Symphonicity - The Painted Violins

Ferry Friends

Tomorrow is the big day! Because planning two parties was a little more than I wanted to put on my plate for my first gallery show, I chose not to have a small reception at Studio 116. However my amazing studio mate Ray Hershberger offered to pick up the mission and organize the d'Art happening for me. d'Art is having the Chair Re-Done opening tomorrow at 6:00 along with free (yes, FREE) beer from several microbreweries, along with munchies that include crab cakes and sliders from City Dock Restaurant. At 6:40 PM, Ray will gather all the "Ferry Friends" to carry the party down to the Waterside Docks for a ride on the 7:00 Elizabeth River Ferry over to Olde Towne Portsmouth and the short walk to the Visual Arts Center. I am one lucky artist. I only wish I could join in on the party ride!! Thanks ever so much, Ray. You're the best!

P4: Paintings, Photography, Pottery and Prints

My first gallery show opens this Friday night! My paintings will be featured along with photography by National Geographic photographer, Raymond Gehman, pottery by the College of William & Mary's Marlene Jack, and prints by d'Art Center's Anne May. Come by and celebrate with us at the Visual Arts Center, TCC at Olde Towne, Portsmouth, Virginia. Opening Reception is 7:00 - 9:00 PM July 9; show runs July 10 - August 26, 2010. Hope to see you there!

(Pretty in Pink, 20"x24". oil on canvas)