Turtle Cement Sculpture

Here are a few pictures from my cement sculpture class in San Jose, CA last weekend with instructor Brent Sumner. We made metal armatures with wire mesh, then applied a mix of cement and darjit (paper pulp and clay) to outside and then a second sculpted layer, finally glass jewels and oxide color. I learned a lot and it was fun!

Hanging Mosaic Animals

Here are all my new wooden animals painted with acrylic and accented with glass. They were lots of fun, hope you like them! The size and price for each can be found in the caption border along the bottom. Please contact me if you are interested in any of them.

"Showoff" hanging sculpture

A new hanging sculpture of acrylic on wood with glass and copper accents, titled "Showoff" for $245. More of these to come in the next few days....

"Summer Picnic" Original 24x52 Acrylic Painting

Since Brandon recently had knee surgery he is stuck at home for most of the summer. At least he is able to ride a bike now and we have been enjoying summer picnics along the river during our bike rides. That is the title of my newest painting "Summer Picnic" , a 24x52 triptych. Original acrylic on canvas and wood panels with mosaic accents in the rocks. The three panels are attached via hooks and hang as one piece. Price is $2,475 and this painting is also heading up to the Entree Gallery in Nordman, ID for my August 1st show "NW Hues".

Herons and Ravens

SOLD

Good morning! It is sunny and I just went to yoga...had to push myself out of the door as I stayed up too late painting. Here are three new puzzle paintings for my upcoming show "Nature or Nurture" at the Tinman Gallery. "Key to my heart", "Pickpocket" and "Spring Preening"

Last India Paintings

Yeah! third and final shipment is bound for India. I finished the last three paintings. "Morning Tea" -a scene I witnessed one early morning in a tea plantation, "Bullock Cart Art" in South India and "Laxmi" the Goddess of wealth and abundance.

"Jungle Tiff" Original 24x36 Acrylic Painting

Just finished my jungle painting titled "Jungle Tiff" it is an original acrylic on 24x36 gallery wrapped canvas....for India of course!

When I go there for my show in January I'll be staying in Bandhavgahr Tiger reserve for a week with my friend Anita-exciting!

"Little Rajas" and "Let Loose" Original Acrylic Paintings

Sorry I've been slow to post...I needed a little break from painting. So, I went for a nice long 3 hour walk with my friend Kim on Fish Lake Trail, went to yoga, and watched "Amelia" about Amelia Earhart and now I am rejuvenated and back to the studio! Here are two new pieces for my India show. "Little Rajas" the kingfishers on 10x20 gallery wrapped canvas, and "Let Loose" also 10x20 acrylic on canvas.

"The Wacky and Wonderful World of Harold Balazs" Mural Completed

Finally got pictures of the completed mural. It looks so bright and cheerful in the sun!

Today we worked on "Big River, Wild River Mural" amidst a crazy dust storm. We made progress...but still have lots to go. I had fun doing the GIANT fish and heron

hee hee!

"Little Bee Eaters" Original 10x20 Acrylic Painting

Another Indian painting. I will be doing a mix of people, birds, animals, goddesses etc. for my show in January. These jewel like birds really exist...and they do eat bees along with other insects. This is an original acrylic on gallery wrapped 10x20 canvas.

"In the Garden" Original 24 x 30 Acrylic Painting

Another painting done for my India show...this one was fun for me-playing around with how far I could tilt her head and painting crazy flowers! This is an original acrylic on gallery wrapped 24x30 canvas.

Harold Balazs Mural side one completed

I forgot to post the pictures of the completed mural, side one. Harold Balazs, local Spokane artist, is heavily influenced my images found in nature. He lives on the Little Spokane River and loves to flyfish, which is why we painted this part of the mural as we did. One of his main motto's in life is "Transcend the Bullshit" it can be found on a number of his sculptures and enameled works...look closely at the sun and you will see how we incorporated it into the painting.

Harold Balazs Mural day five

A very blustery, rainy day today ...working on the murals. We got a lot done though. I think we only have one day left-then it is on to the next one. In this one we feature various sculptures and enameled works by Harold Balazs, a local Spokane artist. Each member of the group (ages 16-22) got to choose their favorite pieces to work on. They are a truly talented bunch!