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This painting was completed for Saratoga Arts  10 x 10 = 100  2015 Summer Exhibition in honor of the City of Saratoga Spring's Centennial celebration. The show runs from August 1 - September 26, with an opening reception on Saturday, August 1 from 5 - 7pm. 

Best in Show 2015

I'm proud to say I was awarded Best in Show at yesterday's Art in the Park in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Bookshelf Days 5 & 6

Yesterday I worked on this painting, but didn't post, so today I'm posting for two days worth the almost completed painting. I'm taking a few days off and then I'll look at it with fresh eyes. Next time I'll tweak whatever needs fixing and then put it away for a show in September. I hope whoever was following along enjoyed watching how this painting progressed and is inspired to do their own big painting.

Bookshelf Day 4

This past weekend I didn't paint because my drawing wasn't clear, so I tidied it up. Today I got back to painting and almost completed half of the third shelf. The thing that holds this painting together (I think), and is a new thing for me, is that I've used the paint from my palette that I've collected into a pile at the end of the day and used it to mute other colors. 

For those who think that posting progress shots of a painting is intimidating because it might not work out, I say do it if you want to and if it doesn't work, explain why. 

Bookshelf Day 3

Every day, when I get more done on this painting, I feel more comfortable. In actuality, I'm having fun. It's just developing on its own and the painting tells me in which direction to go. That may sound crazy, but I have a feeling it's not that uncommon.

Bookshelf Day 2

An artist friend asked where is the center of interest in your painting? That was a great question. I'm figuring it out and have some ideas, but I don't want to give away too much yet. I thought it would be fun to post my progress. If anyone has any painting tips to help the viewer's eye move around the canvas or create a focal point, l'd like to know. 

Bookshelf

I recently saw the movie Interstellar. I enjoy sci-fi movies and particularly the ones with a strong science base. I thought the idea of painting a bookshelf reminiscent of the one in the movie would be interesting, no ghosts but a lot of great authors. This is the preliminary drawing.

Summer Shows at Beekman Artist Studios

New Works @ Beekman

Beekman Artist Studios

79 Beekman Street

Saratoga Springs, NY

A new show every other Friday from 6-8 PM.

July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21 and Sept. 4

The National Bottle Museum

20 Oakroom Artists will be showing at The National Bottle Museum from July 24th - Sept. 18th. For more info on hours and location visit their site or call the number listed here:
The National Bottle Museum
76 Milton Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-7589
http://nationalbottlemuseum.org

Farmers' Market Bread Line

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This dog was content to take in the sights while his human stood on the artisan bread line at the Sunday farmers' market. I don't paint a lot of clothes and I'm happy with how the pants came out.