Pepper

This is a painting that was just finished this month. It is 5x7 and is a mixture of several different types of water media. It is worked in many layers over an acrylic medium. Paint is put on and taken off until it works. Usually, I would frame something this size to be approximately 14x16, however, it could be framed as is in a 5x7 frame.

January News

I was thinking that things are kind of quiet in the art world, but they really aren't. January has been busy - I just finished participating in a show at Norfolk Collegiate and will be in one at Nansemond Suffolk Academy at the end of the month. Also, this is the time that a lot of show applications go in. Now comes the waiting game to see which ones will result in an acceptance letter. I have also finished two new pieces and have more in progress.

The group of friends that I paint, the Blue Eggs, are participating in a group show at the Larchmont Branch of the Norfolk Public Library.

A friend's son needed help designing a patch for his training squadron. He is a Marine aviator and the training was to be in December. The guys had an idea - a girl in a santa suit, but needed the actual drawing. Several of those asked submitted a design and mine was chosen.

Here is the patch and a picture of the pilots wearing them after their training was completed.

It was exciting to be able to help out and when I received the patch and picture I was just thrilled. It was great to have my work chosen but incredible to see it in use.

Smithfield Monthly Arts Stroll SmARTS

I will be displaying my artwork as part of Smithfield's Monthly Arts Stroll this Friday, November 14th , 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. I will be at En Core Pilates & Physical Therapy: ww.EnCorePilatesAndPT.com En Core is located above the Visitor's Center at 337 Main Street. Come on upstairs, look around and say hello.

This month will feature a FREE Tram Service. It will continuously loop from the shops at Smithfield Station, travel up Church Street, make its way down Main Street, and return to Smithfield Station. Stroll through the shops of Historic Downtown Smithfield where you will view stunning art, listen to captivating music and enjoy beverages and a light bite to eat. For more information:

http://www.smithfield-virginia.com/SmARTS.html

Don't forget about the reception for "Out and About Norfolk 2008" on Saturday, November 15th, from 6-8pm. A friend and I were outside today painting in the rain, well actually under a pavilion at Ocean View park. Even with the weather, it was a lot of fun. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

Come watch 60 artists paint the town! A 'Plein Air Paint Out
Thursday and Friday - Nov 13th & 14th
I will be participating in this outdoor painting event. My plan is to paint in the Ocean View area on Thursday and somewhere in downtown Norfolk on Friday. This is my painting from 2007, it won a purchase award! It was a great event, we all had so much fun and that was before the award.
"Out & About Norfolk 2008" 2nd Annual Norfolk VA Paint Out. November 13th - 15th.
Presented by Karen Kinser & The Studios at Monticello.
Artists will be "out and about" painting within the city limits of
Norfolk, Virginia for 2 full days this year. "WET PAINTING SALE"
and (fabulous) RECEPTION" will be held Saturday evening, Nov 15th! from 6-8pm
Generous Artist Amenities, Awards & Sales Opportunities.
Over $5000 in Purchase and Cash Awards were presented in 2007.
This event's middle name is "Promotion Promotion Promotion" - !
2007's "1st Annual " received rave reviews, from artists, the media,
art collectors and enthusiasts. 'Aiming even higher for 2008!
'Hope you can join us! Follow this link for address and more information http://www.studiosatmonticello.com/schedule.html

Show News

On Saturday, I will have my art displayed at Lighthouse Pointe Retirement Community in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake. The address is 933 Cedar Road,Chesapeake, VA 23322 and the link to their site for additional information is http://www.lighthousepointe.net/