Southern Style Cookin' & My Art...
Wishbonereception
Don't miss my Art Reception at the Wishbone on Lincoln next Thursday, February 17th...with Complimentary, fabulous, Southern Style Appetizers. Come by to see my latest paintings and prints hanging for the month of February and have a drink...then stay for dinner, or at the very least, have a cup of their amazing Seafood Chowder. We'll be in the bar area from 6-9pm....I would love to see you! 3300 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago....c'mon out, I promise you will warm up once you taste this food and see my art!
A Narrative Portrait of Alice...
This is the long overdue Narrative Portrait that I'm working on of my dog, Alice....
The image below was my initial sketch. There are so many silly things about her, it was hard to narrow it down, but I think these translate well:
'Artist' talk at the Deer Path Gallery this Saturday...
If you live near Lake Forest, I hope you can come by The Deer Path Art League Gallery this Saturday, February 12th from 10:00-2:00. They have some wonderful gifts for your special Valentine!
I will be giving a brief talk at 10:30am about my art business, commission work, my passion for animals and art. I hope you can come join us and enjoy some complimentary Valentine treats!
Deer Path Art League & Gallery
♥ 400 E. Illinois Rd. 2nd Floor ♥ Lake Forest ♥ 847.234.3743
So Lucky...
I vowed not to design any pet sympathy cards until Izzy left me...4 months after her death I started sketching designs, it was a heavy hearted exercise. I had to put them away for awhile but last week, one of my clients sadly and very unexpectedly, lost their dog so I decided I should finish one...this is it. My grief does not arise without an equal amount of gratitude for having had her in my life.
King Kong and the Godzillas...
This portrait evolved from my sprained ankle incident back in October. As I lay in the bed of my pick up with ice on my ankle waiting for my pal Stephie (Angel Food Bakery) to notify her staff that she was taking me to urgent care, I met Dave Clayton...he was visiting from Brazil and said 'hey, you do the pet portraits...you've got to paint my pugs!". So I did, and now this painting resides in Brazil. Godzilla sadly passed away so we gave him a halo, King Kong, of course, got the crown and Space Godzilla is from Brazil, so he got the Brazillian Flag. I love how this turned out...let me know if you have a pug you would like me to paint!
Tango....A day in the life of a Vizsla
This was another Holiday Pet Portrait Gift...this one a 24x36 Painting of a local Chicagoland Vizsla, "Tango". I met Cris and his wife back in August at the Bucktown Arts Fest, he contacted me in November wanting to surprise his wife with this wonderful gift. He was the perfect client - supplying me with many wonderful photos and a list of Tango's favorite places, activities, toys and treats, including baguettes after picking one up on a walk near the Red Hen Bakery. This was a fun project from beginning to end!
Tango with his painting!
This was the final sketch before I did the painting....and black and white below: 
Whimsical...first exhibition of 2011
The Whimsical Show at the Deer Path Art League's Gallery in Lake Forest opens this Friday, January 7th from 5-8pm. The gallery is located at: 400 E. Illinois Rd., (2nd floor) Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-3743. Several of my paintings and prints will be on display and available for purchase through February 25th. I'm looking forward to this and many other exhibit opportunities in the coming year!
PS Whether it's a poster, billboard, book or postcard...can't deny I'm always thrilled when I get to be the cover girl!
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