This past Spring, the Oasis Gallery invited the Seven Palettes (some of my art buddies and me) to mount a live exhibit at its Washington Metro location in Bethesda. Our exhibit ran from Monday, May 2d to mid-August 2022. Understandably, the show didn’t get much traffic, given Oasis’ use of zoom classes during the Covid hiatus, so I thought I’d post one last look at the paintings I contributed to the show. You can see the work of the other artists at the link above.
Yesterday, some friends and I, who collaborate on all things art as The 7 Palettes, opened a new exhibit in Bethesda, Maryland. Our art — some 40+ pieces — will be displayed for three months at Maplewood Park Place on Old Georgetown Road. Come see our pretties, please — any day between now and August 24, from 10 to 4 daily. And congratulations to Sara Becker, whose large abstract painting sold during the Opening Reception!! Way to go, Sara!
I trekked over to PG County yesterday to attend the reception for the PGCPS students who built and decorated a primo house. I was delighted to find that three of my works had been incorporated into the kitchen/breakfast nook — the heart of the home. (And some of my pieces also snagged prime placement in other essential spaces — the powder rooms! Well, someone’s had to go there! LOL). My works could also be found in the office and upstairs hallway.
Here are a few pictures from the exuberant celebration, where students, parents, grandparents, builder/mentors, teachers, student musicians, and the press mingled and munched.
Prince George’s County Public School interior design students selected the following artworks of mine for display in the student-built house that opens to proud parents and friends next Thursday, May 6, and to realtors on May 8-9. The young folk chose oil paintings, water color paintings as well as digital art. They also used artwork from the Black Panther movie, an idea I’d suggested for the children’s rooms.
I am truly honored to have been chosen to participate in this wonderful project. Kudos to the young folks for their hard work and obviously effective results, as pictured in my last blog post.
Every year students from Prince George’s County Public Schools build houses — YES, HOUSES! The teens serve as carpenters, floor installers, plumbers, electricians, etc. and even decorate the completed house with rented furniture so realtors can show & sell it. (Proceeds fund the next year’s project.)
This year, rather than use rental art, they recruited an artist — me!! — and a photographer, to supply the art. How cool is that!! I pulled together photos of about 200 of my works, from oils, to water media and digital art, and invited my 7 Palettes friends to contribute as well. The students then selected a number of pieces to complement their visions for the various rooms.
Here’s the fabulous 2018 house. Next post, I’ll show you the art pieces the students chose.
2018 PGCPS House and Proud Teachers
Here’s the final painting I’ve just finished for the Gallery B show that started yesterday in downtown Bethesda. This one is close to home ~~ drama glimpsed during a morning walk. A blindingly white, newly refinished house, over which a white-crusted eastern plane tree rose like a majestic crown, over which floated the daintiest puffy white clouds I’d seen in awhile. I quickly captured the stunning column. Here.
Crispy White x 3. Oil on linen panel. 2018. 16×20.
You’re invited to a ‘Reception with Chocolate‘, Friday, Jan. 12, 6 to 8 pm. at Gallery B in downtown Bethesda, MD. The Bethesda Urban Partnership invited our artist group, the Seven Palettes, to exhibit in its showcase gallery from January 10th through February 3rd. This event celebrates our opening.
If you can’t join us then, there will be other opportunities:
A Design Seminar ~ ‘How to Integrate Artwork into Your Home’ (featuring interior designer/artist Pat Choquette), Jan. 21st, 1 to 3 pm.
A ‘Reception with Champagne’ celebrating the closing. Jan. 28th, 2 to 5 pm.
Regular Gallery Hours ~~ Jan. 10 through Feb. 3rd, Wed. ~ Sat., 11 am to 5 pm.
But if you want CHOCOLATE, swing by on the 12th. Here’s a peek at last year’s champagne reception.
Reception at Gallery B. January 2017.
This might be my favorite among the new batch.
Lavender Canal. Oil on Linen Panel. 2017. 16×20
It will be exhibited at the upcoming month-long show at Gallery B in Bethesda, MD.
Six art buddies and I are set to open a new month long exhibit next week. (Kick-off public reception on the 12th – details to follow. ) Have been crunching to do SEVEN new paintings for the show. Here’s number one:
Dark Pines on the Bay. Oil on Arches Oil Paper. 2018. 16 x 12.
The Bethesda Urban Partnership sent out their weekly newsletter and one of my paintings (‘C&O Canal Faceoff’) was showcased in the ad about Gallery B. Cool.
Reminder, I’m scheduled to be at the gallery Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm. Drop by if you want to dabble in iPad art ~~~~~ or buy one of our lovely paintings! How to Visit. The gallery is also open Wed through its last day, Saturday, 12pm to 6pm. Thanks to the many who’ve visited — and purchased — our art.
