Two Year Anniversary of Painted Desert Gallery

The Two Year Anniversary Exhibition at Painted Desert Gallery was very inspiring.  There was huge crowds all night and of course most of the artists were there to talk about their art or just hang out.  Knowing that art can attract such crowds, it is a great motivator to get started on a new series or a chain of new paintings.

 I got great feedback on my newest piece, Fear of Merging on Freeways, which was on display at the opening last night.  I  still feel like it is a piece that I haven't quite finished yet.  However, having the exhibition pushed me to get it to a point of closure.  I think as an artist it is hard to know when a piece is finished and getting feedback is the best tool.

A trip to Florida next week and having time to indulge in my painting might be a great asset to starting some new pieces or even finishing some that were started. I am going to drag my paints, canvas, solvent, palette, brushes and perhaps an easel on vacation. I feel like that I am motivated, I might as well take advantage of any time I have and create and imagine.

A special thanks to all the artists who showed at Painted Desert Gallery this month. You all inspire me.

art as gifts

A good friend of mine celebrated his 40th birthday yesterday so I gave him a painting of mine. I think giving paintings as gifts is a great thing if the person will appreciate it. I know that he will and so that is why I feel really good about it. There is something fantastic about giving away your art to someone you know will love it just as much as you, the artist does. The one I gave him is really the first painting that I have developed my "moving character" motif in.

 Rose Principe, On the Run, 2008