"Content"
30" x 40"
Florence Biennale selection
acrylic on canvas
I will be showcasing over the next two months the three paintings that will be traveling with me to the Florence Biennale in December. This painting title "Content" is the second of three. This painting is based on an amazing photograph by Tim Schroeder. I saw the photograph in the book titled "24 Hours" produced by David Knght. After receiving permission from Tim to make a painting based on his photograph, I since learned that both of these women had passed on. A month later I learned that the home where they were living is also no longer there. I'm glad I was able to capture a moment in their lives on canvas, and hopefully I honored these two women who to me look completely content.
Events
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".
My painting "Circle of Life" will be shown in the catalog. I am very happy about this choice as it is a painting I made in honor of my Mom after her passing.
Show dates:
December 1-9, 2007
Downtown Campbell Art Walk
Next Walk: Friday, November 16, 6-9pm
Mary Medrano Gallery
305 E. Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
408.250.2732
Come and experience the Art Walk in Downtown Campbell every third Friday of the month! This is a great opportunity to visit with the artists and view their exciting new works in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Featuring several galleries, showrooms and studios, Downtown Campbell is the place for art lovers.
Artists and Galleries include:
The Art Beat
Galeri Boheme
Heartworks Studio
Mary Medrano Gallery
Sonya Paz Gallery
Terra Polaris Gallery
Debbie Marie Gallery
Stone Griffin Gallery
Mawauzo Gallery
Hours:
6-9 pm
Schedule:
November 16
December 21
January 18,
February 15
March 21
April 18
May 16
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 currently showing some of my skeleton paintings at this salon-style gallery in downtown San José.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 12 - 7pm
Saturday: 12 - 5pm
Show dates:
Ongoing
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.
Ameriprise has six of my bird paintings in their offices. Please let me know if you'd like to visit them. They are roosting on the 8th floor of this fabulous downtown office space.
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News
Mary Medrano Gallery and eight other galleries and studios in downtown Campbell have created a brand new event in Campbell.
Downtown Campbell Art Walk
Come join the next walk on:
Friday, November 16, 6-9pm.
Student Work
My students continue to amaze me. This particular painting is from a lesson in which each student copied one of the Masters' paintings. The purpose is to learn something about the method in which the master painted. Linda chose one of Vincent van Gogh's self portraits. Very nice job.
Semi-Private
Studio Sessions Available
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, or stop by for more info. 408.288.8220
From my Sketchbook
From a life drawing session.
Quote
"I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God's help I shall succeed."
~ Vincent van Gogh
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