The Birmingham Community House "Canvas and Corks"

 February 27, 2014 was the first "Canvas and Corks" class at the Birmingham Community House. I was honored to be asked to be the host artist. The 22 women and 1 "Picasso" man made for a fun night! I displayed a simple step by step demo and everyone painted along with me as we each created a pear. All of them were amazing, and yet each was very unique. I enjoyed it, and I thank the class for being such an enthusiastic and fun group. Brett Nicholson, as usual, and his department, did a great job in organizing it, and Patti Peacock was an invaluable partner to have during the class. Also, my good artist friends, Kristen Dukat and Gloria Moses are always there with valuable input that we all share on our various art ventures. The Community House is a non profit organization that is committed to providing educational, cultural, and wellness programs to the community. With the hundreds of classes offered, the Artist of the Month program, and so much more, I'm proud to be part of it!

Around the Corner

Around the Corner  8x10 oil on board  $78.00 
This is painted from a photo I took in Spain many years ago. My painting looks nothing like the photo. I don't know how I do that. I loved the photo! Oh well...

Blues

                           8x10  oil on canvas panel sold

Canned

                                 My little messy turps can looked so cute, so I decided to try to paint it. I don't know if I've ever painted metal, and I sure realize how much I don't know! The starting bid on dpw auction is $52.00  8x10 oil on canvas

At Rest Two

 

I must be in need of a vacation, because I have the urge to keep painting little seascapes!

This is beautifully framed in a 2 1/2 inch mahogany frame

8x10 oil on canvas board  

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I See the Light

 

I See the Light  16x20 Acrylic on Canvas sold

Spring Hope

This is a painting that we will do on one of our next "Canvas and Corks" night at the Birmingham Community House. I will be teaching these 1 night classes,

weekly classes, and children's art camp in the summer. Thank you to the Community House for these opportunities. They are so generous in promoting the arts, and especially local artists. As coordinator of their "Artist of the Month program", I invite any local artist to contact me if you're interested in exhibiting your artwork. And check out all the other wonderful classes they have to offer!

      This painting is called "Spring Hope", and is oil 8x8 on 1 1/2 inch gallery wrapped canvas (ready to hang) $65.00 and is available through dailypaintworks or contact me. The title comes from my longing for sun. It's been a long winter. And, I want to thank everyone one who has commented or followed my blog. It really means the world to me, and always inspires me to keep painting.
Thank you!  

February Exhibit!

If you're in the area, I will have an art exhibit during the month of February, 2014, at the Wooden Spoon Restaurant in Brighton, Michigan. There will be approximately 14 pieces of my work there. I understand that they have great food, too! The address is 675 West  Grand River Avenue, in Brighton. I look forward to this exhibit, and I thank local artist Peggy Kerwan for the opportunity!

At Rest

 

I was in the mood to do something a little larger and just have fun without  thinking too 

hard. It's amazing how we can think too hard sometimes. It usually gets me into trouble!

16x20  oil on gallery wrap canvas  (ready to hang) $200.00 

Colors

 

My friends suggested that I do some alcohol inks for the challenge. So I got them out and used them, but also used acrylic and watercolor. I guess it qualifies as mixed media! 8x10 on Yupo paper. It was fun and is in the auction starting at $50.00 on dailypaintworks.com

Center Stage

 

  8x10 oil on gessoboard  sold

Waiting

 

My daughter and I take trips to Saugatuk a couple times a year.

One of my favorite things to do! And this is from a photo I took there.

8x10 oil  on gessobord $78.00. As with all my paintings, ask about framed price.   

Redhead

                                      I don't know where I am in the challenge, so I guess
                                   I'll just keep plugging along! 10x8  oil on gessoboard 
          

Angel

                                           I believe we all have guardian angels,
                                        and this is a little gift for one of mine.
                                        But it's meant for all the special people
                                     in my life who are there for me. Thank you.
                                                

Pear Two

                                          

20x25 inches Acrylic  framed  please contact me for pricing!

Pear One

 

20x25 inches Acrylic  framed  please contact me for pricing!

Peddlin

                                                    #2 of the Leslie Saeta 30 in 30!
                                                          Peddlin  8x10 oil  $78.00

Don't Look Now

 

#1 of the Leslie Saeta  30 in 30 chalenge!

Don't Look Now  8x10  oil  $78.00

Sneak Peek

                                                  9x11  oil on gallery wrap canvas  $78.00-ask about frame!

Don't Pass Me By

 

oil  8x10 on gessoboard  $78.00