The opening night for Chromatone went without a hitch and I couldn't be happier.  Before I had arrived there were already visitors at the gallery.  The mood was fantastic and the presence of other artists was greatly appreciated.  Among the crowd were Mindy Andrews, Luba Todorovic, Simon Wroot, Susan Kristofferson, Bob & Connie Pike, and others whose name escapes me at the moment (please forgive me!).  
I was greeted with flowers and many wonderful comments as well as inquiries regarding the color, depth, and textures of the work.  In fact, many commented on how beautiful the pieces are in person and the photographs do them no justice....perhaps it's my cue for bettering my photography skills...hehehe
Another wonderful surprise was to see a photograph of Chromatone 2222 in the current issue of Routes Magazine. The painting was used as a background for a fashion shoot and the photos are tres chic!  I would like to thank Routes for giving the proper credit to my work...THANK YOU!  And, in a very a propos fashion, the magazine came out on the same day as my opening...can a girl complain?? No way!
The evening carried on without a single dull moment and sooner rather than later red dots began to appear on the tags...all in all four pieces found a new home on opening night and there are still three weeks for others to enjoy the show and acquire an emotively colorful painting.
So, if you didn't get a chance to attend the opening don't miss the opportunity to experience these works. 

Evanescence Gallery
61 - 8 Avenue SE
High River, AB

And so it is, the time for Chromatone to come together as a solo show is here.  I will be exhibiting from September 2 - September 23 at Evanescence Gallery in High River, AB.  Opening reception is Friday September 2 from 5 - 9pm.

Evanescence Gallery
61 - 8th Avenue SE
High River, Alberta
T1V 1E8
www.evanescencegallery.com

What can I say?  I am really excited and proud to announce I was juried into this amazing show.  The show opens on September 1, 2011 and runs until October 30, 2011.   This show will be present during the Alberta Arts Days and the ArtWalk.  Needless to say, ther is plenty of time to check it out!

ArtWalk Saturday & Sunday September 17 & 18
Alberta Arts Days September 30, October 1 & 2

There will be many art demos, talks and interactive art activities to participate in throughout those days. 

Lougheed House
707 - 13 Avenue SW, Calgary
Gallery located on lower level ballroom.
Wed to Fri 11am to 4pm
Sat & Sun 10am to 4pm

Abstractions is currently exhibiting at the Calgary Jewish Community Center.  Artwork by Janine Alexander, Alan Briks, Andie Wicherts, and yours truly is available for viewing and purchase.  Make sure to swing by, you won't want to miss it!

Afternoon Tea is the third exhibit by Betzalel Arts at the Calgary Jewish Community Center.  This exhibit is open to the general public. 

Once upon a time, long long ago, at a university far far away, there were two art students who spent most of their time together...they painted and frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Austin.   A few weeks ago, my friend Jeffrey Primeaux came for a visit and helped me out with Art forMS and Calyx.  Throughout his stay we decided it would be a great idea to give the ole' collaborative painting a go.  

In Her Hues is the result of a few days of painting and several bottles of wine.  While Jeffrey and I have both been honing our skills in art and have become more determined to excel in our chosen styles, we have grown further away from each other in an artistic sense.  Needless to say, painting in unison was many times more complicated than when we spent most of our time together.
However, we were both quite happy with the resulting piece and felt it integrated both our views and approaches to art.

I look forward to our next collaboration...perhaps in Austin.

Come ye, come all!  Evanescence Gallery in High River, AB will have it's grand opening on Friday May 6, 2011.  This is a group show consisting of works from all represented artists (ie. Kari Woo, Simon Wroot, Lisa Brawn, et. al.)  Sculpture, metal, wearable art, oil and acrylics, representational and abstract all come together at this brand new space.

Once again I have been selected to take part in the Calyx Distinctive Arts show and sale in Calgary and Edmonton.  You can find me there on Sunday May 1st in Calgary and Saturday May 14 in Edmonton.  See you there!

Art forMS 2011 will take place on Friday April 29 at DaDe Art & Design Lab in Inglewood.  Join us and help raise funds in support of Multiple Sclerosis research and patient services.  Local and international artwork will be available through live and silent auction.  Don't forget to RSVP!  http://www.CalgaryArtforMS.com/rsvp.html

If you are planning on being in Kelowna, BC between April 7 - 17 make sure to stop by SOPA Fine Arts gallery and check out the u8 Event exhibit.  One of my works was juried into this show  and is looking for a new home!

SOPA Fine Arts
2934 South Pandosy
Kelowna, BC