Do you have varied interests in art? Are you a collector of many different styles? As an artist, I find that I'm frequently drawn to the bold and unusual when it comes to my personal collection. The art that I surround myself with calls to me when I'm browsing art shows and galleries. For me, it's one of those "I'll know it when I see it" types of purchase. One of the fun things about watching and listening to people as they browse my booth at an art show, or enter my studio/gallery, is hearing their impressions and opinions, and the joy of watching each of my works strike a chord with another person, and join a new collection. With variety being the spice of life...this painting revisits a neighborhood theme I've enjoyed in the past. Not fully abstract, and not fully representative of anything in particular, they are just a fun walk through the canvas, on another sunny day :)
"Up the Road #1" is offered framed in a gold crackle finish float frame, ready to hang and enjoy, and available here. You can have it shipped to your door, or pick up at my studio in Pt. Loma and I'll refund the shipping. $275 + $35 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada.
Shapes, shadows, and color are the recipe for today. Paddle cactus provides an endless source of creative opportunities...not to mention it makes a great base when chopped with onions and peppers for salsa! Break out the chips...
"Paddle Play" is framed in wide dark wood with UV/non-glare museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it here $175+ $30 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada.
Defined as, "To move with sudden spring, set limit to or restrict, or move on the way to."
In any case, today is bound to be a great day!
Offered framed in wide, black wood with thin gold liner and UV/non-glare museum glass, ready to hang and enjoy. $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada. You're "Bound" to love it!
Ahhh...just finished framing my final piece for the San Diego Holiday Arts Festival this Thanksgiving weekend. I'm often asked if I ever do abstract pieces. Yes, I love to do abstracts just to relax. It's a great way to finish off a hectic week of preparations. I usually pre-select a color palette, then work on these pieces over a period of months. No hurry, they just evolve in their own time.
Offered for local pick-up only - sorry no shipping. This piece measures 18" x 24" and is matted in archival black to 22" x 28". The frame is dark, wide wood with UV/Non-glare museum glass. Yes...museum glass this size costs a small fortune, but it's surely worth every penny! Buy it before the show price: $695 - but remember, local pick up only, no shipping available on this one. See you at the show. Updated 11/29/10: SOLD!
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