April 2009 Art News from Eileen Downes

Spring is finally here! The flowers are blooming; sun is shining, and my studio doors are open wide to let in all that fresh air. Here's a glimpse of what has been going on in my studio lately:

My collage painting at the
Salmagundi Art Club

in New York City

I'm pleased to announce that my conceptual wax collage piece titled, Marriage Fruit, will be exhibited at the acclaimed Salmagundi Art Club in New York,

May 11 - 29, 2009, as part of the National Association of Women Artists 120th Celebration.

Artist: Eileen Downes

Title: Marriage Fruit
Medium: Collage

Size: 12" x 16"

The Salmagundi Art Club originally formed as the Salmagundi Sketch Club in 1871, and used to meet in Johnathan Scott Hartley's studio. Then in 1917 a landmark mid-nineteenth century brownstone building located at

47 Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village became the home for the gallery-club.

Following a tradition of 138 years, the Salmagundi Art Club continues to serve as a center for fine artists from New York and around the country providing art exhibitions, classes, demonstrations and art auctions throughout the year.

For a virtual tour of the Salmagundi Art Club Gallery

click here:
Salmagundi Gallery Tour

Pre-Order your very own copy of
my new art book...

These bright peaches are on the cover of my new book, Eileen Downes...the artist who "paints" with bits of torn paper for a palette - selected works which will soon be available for purchase. The 55-page art book is a glossy, soft bound book filled with full-color photographs of my art from several series, including the Stepping-Up Series, American River Series, God's Wings Series, as well as seldom seen pieces from corporate and private collections. The book includes introspective essays about my work and the creative process written by famed New Zealand assemblage artist, Dale Copeland, local Sacramento author Ginny L. Yttrup, and others.

Click here to order your copy of the Art Book

I'll be happy to sign the book for you too, just ask for that on the order form.

You are Invited:

June 3 - June 30, 2009

Artist's Reception: June 13th

6:00 - 9:30 PM

Eileen Downes

American River Series

20th Street Art Gallery

911 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Artist: Eileen Downes

Title: American River Series #7

Medium: Collage

Size: 24" x 18"

Please come to my exhibition at 20th Street Art Gallery in midtown Sacramento. I would LOVE to see you there at the Artist's Reception. Come see my new work from the American River Series. Some of the pieces are very large, 40" x 48" and 40" x 60" - sizes that I typically reserve only for custom commissioned work.

See my art in Green Days article Sacramento News and Review

Title: Carol's Lucky Shoes

Medium: Collage

Size: 18" x 24"

Prints available

Click here to read this interesting article by Emily Scott featuring me and several of my artist friends including metal sculptor Kristen Hoard, who uses recycled metal in her fabulous sculptures....check out her amazing work at http://www.metalphoria.com/ . The article focuses on the emerging trends of artists embracing environmental concerns in their work. Yes, my artwork is indeed "Green," as I recycle discarded magazines. My collage paintings are composed of many layers of torn magazine papers; the images are NOT painted as many often think at first glance. The Sacramento News and Review is found at newsstands, coffee shops, and other retail establishments in the downtown and midtown areas of Sacramento.

Favorite Artist quote of the week:

"When I work, I work very fast, but preparing to work can take any length of time."
Cy Twombly

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.

Sincerely,

Eileen Downes...the artist who "paints" with bits of torn paper for a palette

http://www.eileendownes.com