¡VOLVER! NEW YEAR'S EVE

Its that time again....last year's shin-dig was so much fun. Great diverse crowd. Really hoping for a repeat to bring in 2013 the right way!  ¡VOLVER, Prospero Año Nuevo! Please contact me with any questions about the soiree!
Oh, and Whiskey Diablo's lead singer Patrick Blake created a video (part of it was filmed at Barsa,  my hands have a cameo too) check it out:

ongoing experimentation

Aquifer I, 12" x 12" acrylic on canvas

Aquifer II, 12" x 12" acrylic on canvas

Red String II, 12" x 12" acrylic on canvas

Bunny Green Cloud, 5" x 7"

Still goofing around with different themes....

Static in Snow Tonight

Tonight is the Static in Snow holiday show at Michael Mitchell Gallery on King Street (in between Fish and Hall's).  Its a City Paper pick for this week:

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/static-in-the-snow-holiday-art-show-and-market/Event?oid=4235337

Pick up gifts of art and join the festivities.

Rechercher

Forest Monocle
12" x 12", acrylic on canvas

Bear Whisper Winter
12" x 12", acrylic on canvas

Red String
12" x 12", acrylic on canvas

Playing with the human figure....still painting the animals though too. Especially the bear.  Having fun searching for what's next.  Think I'm going to have these available at Michael Mitchell Gallery for the holiday show November 30th.

Cradle addition

"Cradle" originally

"Cradle" final 

So I originally had this painting up for the show last Spring "A Long Time Ago...".  Since taking it down its been in my abode staring at me. Always kind of bugged me because I felt something was missing, the painting just wasn't "right".  Welp, had a burst of readiness to move on with it and thus the finished product. Yes, think its finished this time....

ITS EARLY BUT...

Royal Winnie

Sweet Olive

That season is coming up and a great gift could be a portrait of a beloved furry family member.  Yep its early but paintings take a little time to paint so its nice to think ahead : )
Above is an Airedale Terrier recently portrayed with a touch of royalty.  Sweet Olive is a commissioned portrait remembrance of a missed friend.

Contact me: vertindigo@gmail.com  for more info.

Autumn Entrance

Seeking Knowledge, 5" x7"

Autumn Entrance, 16" x 20"

Beginning to paint some more "up-cycled" postcards for the holiday season.  Postcards left over from past art shows are turned into my painting canvas, sometimes you can see bits of the original postcard as part of the new composition (i.e.: see the edges of Seeking Knowledge above).  Gift season is coming!
Autumn Entrance is yet another in my current abstract series. 

Delivered

Fall Approach, 16" x 20", acrylic on canvas

Summer Wane II, 16" x 20", acrylic on canvas

Elephant Bluebird, 9" x 12", acrylic on wood

Fall Approach and Summer Wane II  are the newest in my abstract series inspired by the entrance of Fall.  These paintings and a few others, such as Ganesha and Elephant Bluebird, have been delivered to Michael Mitchell Gallery. 
Pop in to see them in person.

Ganesha, 18" x 24", acrylic on wood

Before Summer leaves....

TOP: Halcyon Current, 18" x 24" acrylic on canvas. BOTTOM: Commence I & II each 8" x 10" acrylic on canvas.
Continued abstract series filling the creative well before Autumn arrives completely.

Summer Abstracts

  Summer Wane (top) and Brume are from a new abstract painting series I've been working on.
Painting non-representational pieces uses a different part of my brain, keeping me balanced for my "other" works.  Haven't pushed my abstracts as much but maybe on the horizon that will change.
For more abstract pieces please check out my website.

Trees Need HOME(s)

So these 24" x 60" wood panels need a new home.
Panel 1 has a spring blossom tree on one side and an orange tree on the other.
Panel 2 has a birch tree on one side and an oak on the other.
Either hang in a space, perhaps as a partition of sorts or hang against a wall, when you get tired of one side you have a painting on the other so you can switch it up.

Also I have a Pink Blossom fabric scroll needing a home.
Its 26" x 84".

Email me: vertindigo@gmail.com if interested.

Libertas

This diptych, Libertas, was inspired by the quote: "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner.  Liberty is a well-armed lamb."  

There are other versions of this quote and it has been mis-attributed to Ben Franklin. Not sure who actually "said" it, or the variations.

Nevertheless, this is my version. The handkerchief has written, "Libertas Cibum" latin for "free food".

There are many other "symbols" in this piece. See if you can figure them out. 

Saatchi & Shimko

So I'm trying yet another outlet to get my artwork "out there," Saatchi Gallery online

Prints will be available there as well. This is a trial run, not sure about the print thing, but need to stay open to try new things.  The originals will be available for sale as well.

ALSO check out my Etsy shop!!

More Lil' Summer Art

I'm keeping up the summer theme....ah, fruit! These lil' ones are 5" x 5" wood panels. 
Hummm, what will be next...?

Summer

So its summer and I've enjoyed painting one of my favorite things....fruit and veggies.  Its been awhile since using them as a subject, but perhaps the summer heat and craving for eating on the lighter side has inspired the paintings.  After seeing my Strawberry Grenade (look at earlier blog post) painted for Guerrilla Cuisine,  a fellow painter commissioned the Tomato Grenade II. 

More summer paintings to come......

Boom

So this Strawberry Grenade was added to the GUERRILLA CUISINE gallery this past Sunday at the beautiful event space Sanctuary Hall and Gardens.
The Alice and Wonderland dinner theme was delightfully theatrical and tasty!  The all ladies dinner benefited The Center for Women with paintings by moi, and the culinary art by Chef Meredith Adams from Eurasia and Antonia M. Krenza of Sette, also musical loveliness by Jenny Lee Ford.  
If you are hosting an event and need a great space check out Sanctuary Hall and Gardens. I haven't been to Eurasia or SETTE yet but after sampling the delicious food created Sunday by these Chefs definitely want to try both.
And of course you need to do a Guerrilla Cuisine at least once. Check it out!

Apple and Orange

Just finished a commission that will be flying to Indiana.  Each canvas is 3' x 4'.

I've done many a fruit painting in the past, its been a while so it was a nice exercise to

revisit this subject matter.

Art for Charity

The spot here in Charleston, Michael Mitchell Gallery, that represents my paintings has been hosting the annual Art for Charity events.  So many great causes, great art, great people, great food....did I mention great causes? 
Ok, there's a few more events left this year, check out the CALENDER.

Paintings posted here are examples of small affordable pieces I just delivered, part of the proceeds of art sales go to the evening's charities. The smallest amount helps!

WELCOME PICCOLO SPOLETO

A Long Time Ago had its opening last night.....Welcome Piccolo Spoleto !


Check out the lovely article in the Charleston City Paper by Amy Stockwell Mercer.


Trever Webster had a great little piece written by Vikki Matsis about his art and the show in this week's Charleston Scene.


Plus the show, A Long Time Ago, got a top pick for Piccolo Spoleto events also in the Charleston Scene.


Have to say the eclectic and diverse array of artists and mediums created a really enjoyable show. The opening night crowd's energy was really great...not to sound too "crunchie" about it,  but the gallery had a swell glow about it.  


If you missed the opening night, the show is up till July 29th.  This show really does speak to all age groups.
Admission is always free!  


The Saturday artist lecture schedule:


Artist Lectures: All begin at 4PM
July 7: Liz Vaughan & Baird Hoffmire
July 14: Lisa Abernathy & Lisa Shimko
July 21: Becca Barnet & Seth Corts & Michelle Jewell
July 28: Xin Lu & Trever Webster


Let me know what you think if you see the show : )

A Long Time Ago....trees

These 2' x 5' wood panels will be on display for Piccolo Spoleto Festival's  A Long Time Ago at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park....opening reception is this Thursday the 24th  from 6-8pm. Check out the City Paper pick.  
Wild Flour Pastry, The Belmont, and The Butcher and Bee are our sponsors and will be providing tasty treats and libations at the opening!