New Painting

A Solid Spire, 20" x 16". Oil on Canvas.

I really want to go to China. I'm leaving my studio in 9 days. I'm not going to China, but I am going somewhere really cool. I think the deadline is making me take risks and do things I may not normally do. See above.

Love,

Bea

Practicing Making Progress

Here is what I have been spending my days working on as of late. 

I have a deadline of December 21st to finish these pieces. I'll tell you why soon.

Work in New Media: Fresh Paint

I currently have two paintings included in New Media| Fresh Paint, an exhibition featuring the work of members of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Corporate Art Loan Program on display at the New Art Center in Newton, MA. Jurors Leonie Bradbury of the Galleries at Montserrat College of Art, Joe Wardell of deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, and Maria Lockheardt of Wellesely College selected the following two paintings for inclusion in this exhibition. 

 A Bird in the Hand, oil on canvas, 24" x 30"

Flat Rock, Red Rock, oil on canvas, 24" x 30"

The opening reception was fantastic and I was flattered to be included in such a beautiful exhibition. You can click here for images from the event, including a number with my paintings in the background. 

See you soon,

Bea

Visit My Studio!

My studio will be open to the public as part of the larger Holiday Open Studios at Porter Mill event this Saturday, December 1st. I have two of my bigger, new paintings in an exhibit at the New Art Center but you will be able to see my smaller works in progress and what I have been working on lately (though not posting on this here blog.) I hope to see you this Saturday! See below for a schedule of the day. 

10:00am - 4:00pm: Explore the studios of fifty ceramists, painters, photographers, jewelers, musicians, printmakers and more! Meet the artists, ask questions, and purchase original works of art from the people who make them, where they make them. Pick up something for everyone on your holiday shopping list! 

4:00pm - 7:00pm: Join us in the gallery for a festive evening celebration and the opening reception of the 2nd Annual Small Works Exhibition featuring artists from around the region. Enjoy art, music and seasonal refreshments while mingling with the artists. 

Both events are free and open to the public. 

Find this event on Facebook.

Days Past

Hi All,
I never shared a "proper" photo of this painting. 

A Cairn Out West II, Oil on canvas, 24" x 30" 2012

 Detail

Detail

I have been a bit distracted lately. Thinking about friends, other artists, traveling, what I am doing with my life. You know, those things. What do you think about? My thoughts, thankfully, are mostly positive...but still distracting. Gottapaintgottapaintgottapaint.

Thanks for stopping by. Ear tug. 

Rocks and cairns and mountains and deserts.

That's all I think about when I paint. That and how amazing oil paint is. And color. And traveling. 

Flatrock, redrock. Oil on canvas. 24" x 30". 

Maybe I'll post some detail shots soon. This is all you get for now...it's really hot. 

Love,
Bea

Alive and Painting

 

I am working away. The painting in the foreground is finished, but I haven't taken a decent photo of it yet.

I've been staying up really late painting - like 5:00am late. Good things happen during those hours, I think a mixture of sleep deprivation and knowing no one is going to knock on my door or call me helps me relax and frees me of inhibitions. 

Happy Friday dear friends.