April, 2007




"Head In The Clouds "
40" x 30"
acrylic on canvas

We've all been there. Sometimes the obvious goes unseen. We have a warm comfortable room, a nice vase of flowers, and surrounded by beauty, but oblivious to it all.

Mary

Events & Shows

1212 Gallery
1212 Donnelley Avenue
Burlingame, CA

Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 8 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Invitational Artist Show
Silent Auction benefiting Art for Well Beings and
World Council for Arts & Culture

This is an art show and auction.
My painting titled "Window of Opportunity" is part of the auction.
If this is a painting you've been eyeing at my Open Studio, this is a good opportunity to get it at a reduced price. The opening bid is $3500. Retail price is $5500. On site biding while the show is up, as well as call-in bids are being accepted. 650.342.1222



Opening Reception:
Sunday, April 22, 3-6 pm

Closing Reception Gala (final bids on artwork):
May 12, 5-8 pm

Ameriprise Financial
One Almaden, Suite 800
San José, CA 95113
(in the First Bank bldg.)
Parking garage entrance on Santa Clara St. or street parking.

Artist Talk & Reception
Thursday, April 26, 5-8 pm

I am honored to say that Ameriprise, a new financial services company in downtown San José is hosting an art show and reception in honor of me and my art. I will be showing new figurative works, some of my crow paintings, and giving a talk about my art.

Please join me during what promises to be a very special evening, hosted by a very special group of people who understand the value of art in the workplace and the world.

Thank you, Dorothy.

Silicon Valley Open Studios

May 5 - 6, 2007
My Studio
818 Nevada Avenue
San José, CA 95125
408.288.8220
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Showing with:
Julie Goodenough, contemporary crochet

May 19 & 20, 2007
Cindy Stokes' Studio
28 Selby Lane
Atherton, CA 94027
650.400.2809
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Showing with:
Sydell Lewis, abstract prints & paintings that rotate
Christine Oliver, paintings and mixed media
Cindy Stokes, abstract B&W photograhy

Both weekends are wheelchair accessible
Children are welcome

AV ArtFest at the Triton Museum of Art
1505 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050

June 2 & 3, 2007
10 am - 5 pm each day

Alliance of Visual Artists, 12th Annual
Juried Show and Sale
ART • MUSIC • FOOD • OUTDOORS

KALEID Gallery
88 South Fourth Street
San José, CA

(street level Fourth Street Garage) between Santa Clara and San Fernando Streets. Across the street from the San José/San José State University Martin Luther King Jr. Library.

I am showing recent figurative works at this salon-style gallery in downtown San José.

Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays - Fridays: 12 - 7 pm
Saturdays: 12 - 5 pm

Show dates:
Ongoing

Florence Biennale
Florence, Italy

I am thrilled and honored to say that I have been selected to participate in the sixth edition of the Florence Biennale in Florence, Italy. It will take place December 1-9, 2007 in the historical Fortezza da Basso. In 2001 The United Nations recognized the Florence Biennale as an official partner in the program "Dialogue Among Nations". The artists of the Biennale, despite their differences of language and faith, found a common language in art to communicate their cultural values, illustrating Kofi Annan's statement: "Art opens new doors for learning, understanding, and peace among people and nations".

Show dates:
December 1-9, 2007

News

I was recently juried into the AV ArtFest at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, CA. The juror was George Rivera, Executive Director of the museum. Please come visit me at the festival in June. I will be in the Arts Guild of Willow Glen booth. See events page for details.


Student Work
This painting titled "Maria" by Lisa was based on a sculpture carved from a solid piece of wood. Lisa captured the spirit of the sculpture, and her use of warm and cool blues was handled very nicely.

Thank You, Lisa.

Sculpture purchased at
It's Cactus in Carmel, CA.


Semi-Private Studio Sessions Available!
Studio sessions are available on Fridays with no more than four people at a time. No pressure or competition. A supportive, positive learning environment.

Bring your own project to work on, or paint the still life set up in the studio. Lessons are $20/hour.

Call me for more info. 408.288.8220