Valley Artist Guild "2012 Summer Exhibition"

I am very happy to have two paintings accepted into the Valley Artists Guild "2012 Summer Exhibition"!  One of my paintings, "Chocolate Layer Cake" Oil on canvas, 24x20 was awarded a Merchandise Award.  The show is at Whites Art Gallery, 2414 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, Ca.  Exhibition date: June 3 to June 29.  the reception is June 9, 2:00 to 5:00.  The judge for the show, Gerald Brommer, commented "Thiebaud lives"! Great comment since I try to channel the artist Wayne Thiebaud into all of my dessert paintings.

2012 SFVAC's Member's Spring Juried Show

I had two paintings juried into the San Fernando Valley Art Club's Spring Show.  I am happy to say that my painting "Polka Dot Cup and Donuts" received a Merchants Award.  The show is at Gallery 800 at the Historic Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, (818) 763-8052.  The show runs from May 12 to June 9.

The National Orange Show

"Sun Kissed", Oil, 18x24 and "California Harvest", Oil, 18x24 were juried into the The National Orange Show in San Bernardino, California.  The show runs from May 24 to 28 as part of the National Orange Festival.  The artists reception is Wednesday, May 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

National Orange Show 689 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 info@nosevents.com www.nosevents.com 

"Renewal" - Mixed Media - 40x60

Here is my mixed media piece "Renewal".  It is a very different direction for me but I loved going there.  I did this painting for our living room just before a dinner and one of the guests gave me a commission for her wine celler.  

"Asian Influence in Art" show at La Galeria Gitana

I am pleased to have my oil  painting "Buddha Head and Prayer Beads" 16x20, included in this exciting show at La Galeria Gitana.  120 N. Maclay Ave., Suite E, San Fernando, Ca 91340.  The show runs April 14 to June 15 with the artist's reception April 14, 6-10 pm.  There will be a special event May 19, 7-9 pm, "An Evening with John Paul Thornton. Call the gallery to reserve a seat for this informative art talk on the Asian aesthetic. $5.

Danielak Art and The Women's City Club of Pasadena Present the show "Red".

I am pleased to announce that two of my paintings were accepted out of 300 entries into the new show at the Historic Blinn House.  The apple painting "Eye Candy Apples" is on the postcard and my other painting in the show is the above painting "Red Poppies". The show runs from February 1, 2012 until March 30 21012.  The opening reception is Thursday February 9, 2012 6:00 to 9:00 .  The address is 160 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena CA  91101 (626) 796-0560

Window Between Worlds Charity Event: "Artworks For Healing"

I have donated a painting for this event and I am very proud to be a part of such a wonderful charity.

Join A Window Between Worlds for Artworks for Healing RSVP here For a preview of the art available for auction click here Invite a Friend Event Image: One of AWBW's Pearls of Wisdom on exhibition at the Skirball from the community engagement project created by   Kim Abeles on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of A Window Between Worlds. A Window Between Worlds, the only national nonprofit dedicated to using art to end domestic violence, has been changing the lives of battered women and children since 1991.  Through art programs and individual creative expression, survivors of domestic violence are given the opportunity to release their feelings, reclaim their sense of power and self-worth, and find hope for a brighter future. Today AWBW reaches over 60,000 participants annually in 25 states.  The art programs are offered to shelters, transitional homes and outreach centers at no cost.  It is through the support of our caring community and friends that we are able to continue providing creative workshops to the growing number of women and children in crisis. Thank you for being part of helping survivors heal the emotional wounds of domestic violence. To find out more about AWBW's healing art programs for surivivors of domestic violence, visit us on the web at awbw.org. Artworks for Healing An art auction to benefit A Window Between Worlds DATE: February 8, 2012 TIME: 7-10pm LOCATION: Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd LA CA 90049 $75 Suggested Donation Sponsorship Opportunities Available I am happy to say that the painting that I donated "Channeling Thiebaud:Two Scoops" was bid on and sold the night of the benefit.  I am thrilled that I was able to contribute to this amazing charity!