Daily Painting

Presentation on Morocco- in French!

I'll be giving a casual presentation on my trip to Morocco. June 22, 11 am,  Alliance Francaise Smith St. in Providence for their friday Cafe/Croissant.  With lots of help from my friends at the Alliance me give lecture talking French on Morocco.  This reminds me of how much laughing outloud I did while reading David Sedaris' book Me talk Pretty one Day.  The lecture won't be that funny but will undoubdtedly make you laugh for one reason or another. It wil also include pretty pictures and people who do actually speak French fluently.  The lecture is free and open to the public, a small donation to the Alliance is appriciated.

Now I think I am going to get an audio copy of that particular David Sedaris book.  (I wonder if I can get just the audio of my favorite silly movies like bow finger, what about bob and il mostro?  that could completely change my studio life...)  

Our Bungalow

Elyse Press Major and Bronnie from casapinka combined forces to put my house in the May issue of Cottages and Bungalows magazine.  Our house has never looked so clean!  Thanks you two!

The Practical Impressionist

That's me.  Quick, go get your copy today: The fabulous Elyse Press Major (see her blog tinkeredtreasures here) wrote a peice on me for Romantic Homes Magazine.  Thanks Elyse!  

Not From Life

10"x10", oil on canvas, from a watercolor painting.  Not working from life leaves so many blank spaces.  The relatively quick drying watercolors rely on details that I cannot achieve in oil with my impatient demeanor.  So I growl and fuss and stand stumped at my easel.  I think last one worked out because I did it in a few sittings, letting it dry in between. The watercolor original for this paitning is featured along with me in an article, "A Providence Artist in Marrakech" by Renee Doucette for the East Side Monthly.

An Open Window and a Fountain

You can enter to win! one of these or another Moroccan watercolor painting by visiting prettyfarwest.

Yes Morocco!

 Soulbird was  kind enough to interview me in light of my upcoming painting workshop in Morocco with Elizabeth Hutchinson.    Here is a particularly wise and witty moment:

Q: What are the important traits or skills of a successful artist?

A: Grit, I suppose, as with most things. To continue to inhabit an attitude of playful inquiry despite the cacophony of critical voices in your head. (and the dishes in the sink.) 

Perhaps you can see from this sketch why I describe my style as "impatient".  (watercolor, pencil, sharpie and AD markers.)

The Morris gallery of Contemporary Art opening

Here is yet more press for the Morris Gallery of Contemporary Art opening.  I had such a wonderful time meeting the vibrant people of Marshall Missouri and hanging out with fellow NYAA grad, art teacher Charity-Mika Woodard. (not to mention sporting costume and bag of my own design!)  

Paintings #405, 406 and 407, value studies.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to demo for the painting one class at Missouri valley College. They were a terrific bunch.  I did these monochromatic value studies.  The opening of The Morris Gallery was a great success.  I had a wonderful time, thank you so much Charity-Mika.

Painting #381, for Elyse.

Friday I got together with Elyse of cottage.   We exchanged pretty stuff and excited conversation at 7 Stars on broadway.  Here's our joint effort, a give-a-way.  Thanks Elyse!

Paintings #356 and 357.

A collaboration with soulbird, from her photographs of India.  11"x14", oil on panel and 8"x10", oil on canvas.