|
Where to find my
art this month:
National Biennial 2008 Sept 13 - Nov 2, 2008 Peninsula Fine Art Center
101 Museum Drive
"Interactions"
Sept 5 - Oct 15, 2008 Pacific Grove Art Center
568 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove, CA www.pgartcenter.orgBeyond the Horizon
Sept 2 - Sept 13, 2008 Gala Event
Sept 13, 6:30-10:30PM Pence Gallery
212 D St. Davis, CA 95616 www.pencegallery.orgHang It Up Gallery
4359 Town Center Blvd. Ste 113 El Dorado Hills, CA | |
|
Artistic Greetings...
School has started, and it is nice to be back into a scheduled routine, at least for now. I have more time to devote to creating collages. Here is what has been going on in my studio lately. |
|
Mark your calendars for the KVIE on-air art auction.
Title: Plum Colored Pumps Auction Item #24E
Fine art from several Hang It Up Gallery artists, including me, will be on air
Saturday, September 27, 9:30pm - 10pm.
Remember, this is a "live" event so the actual times may vary slightly. Susie Baggett will be on-air to describe these five gallery artist pieces.
Falling Waters 1, by Dennis Nagatani
Independence Day, by Bettie Smith
Plum Colored Pumps, by Eileen Downes
Tribute, by Michelle Mackenzie
Hope Gourd, by Judy Arrigotti
Artwork from all three days of the auction, as well as "how to bid instructions" can be seen on the KVIE Channel 6 website:
| |
Inspirational Trip
We just returned from an enjoyable trip to Santa Barbara, CA where the weather was wonderfully refreshing. We enjoyed walking around the picturesque downtown community and visiting area galleries in the neighboring community of Montecito. I am amazed at the lovely flowers that grow everywhere...literally on nearly every fence are vivid colored blooms of Hibiscus and Bougainvillea. We also toured the countryside near HWY 154 where we were surprised to find hidden grape vineyards and sprawling wineries. We spent one very enjoyable day visiting the Santa Barbara Mission, known as the "Queen of the Missions," where the speckled antique patina of the masonry stones and old iron work captivated my attention. I took lots of photographs for future reference while I'm thinking of new work to do on a Santa Barbara theme. Inspiration is a wonderful thing, and so are vacations! Visit the following websites to see more of this lovely community.
|
Beyond the Horizon
September 2 - 13, 2008
Gala Event: Sept 13, 6:30-10:30 PM
Pence Gallery
212 D St.
Davis, CA 95616
Title: Daffodils Medium: Collage Size: 24" x 18"
The Pence Gallery Art Auction is an annual event to raise funds for the non-profit gallery's exhibit and education programs. Visitors can enjoy previewing over 100 works of fine art by top local and regional artists prior to the event, followed by a lively evening of music, wine, and cuisine by area restaurants during the live and silent auction forums on Sept. 13. Sponsored by Boutin-Dentino. I am pleased to have a piece of art in this fundraising exhibition. See the gallery website for more information:
| |
|
|
|
Favorite Artist quote of the week:
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." Edgar Degas
Thank you so much for your continued support.
Feel free to forward this newsletter to your art-loving friends. I enjoy hearing from you, so please keep your comments and suggestions for articles coming.
Eileen Downes...the artist who "paints" with bits of torn paper for a palette |
|
|
