Happy New Year!

Sweetness, 5"x7" oil on canvas panel



Dear Friends,

I decided to participate in the Leslie Saeta's January 2014 challenge of 30 paintings in 30 days!

Leslie held this challenge twice last year for the first time and I so wanted to participate, but as some of you may know, last January I had surgery. Then the second time she held it, I had just moved and there was so much stuff to catch up on. 

This time I don't really have that much extra time, but that's why it's a challenge right.  I truly can't wait but I still have no clue what to paint, so I'm asking for your help.

Please attach a photograph below that you took or have rights to it, that you would like me to consider for one of the 30 paintings.  There is no compensation if I choose your painting but you can see the painting on this blog and on my facebook page, with credit to your photograph.

May you have a wonderful happy New Year! Let the fun begin :)

Love,
Glad

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Happy Holidays!

A Whale of a Time! 30"x48" mix media on canvas



Happy Holidays my friends!

This month has been hectic with many gatherings and goodies to eat.

The reception at the Escondido Municipal Art Gallery for Summation was packed. I so enjoyed looking at all the artwork and also talking to those people who liked my artwork "Blender".

I have been working on abstracts again. After working on a canvas twice, and wiping the artwork because it just didn't feel right, I decided to experiment. I remember how much I loved to create lines in life drawing so I used line, and loved the results so much that I'm going to create a series of them! Above is the first one of the line series.

Enjoy the holiday season!

Love,
Glad

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End of the Year

What's for Dinner? 8"x24" oil on canvas

Dear Friends,

I love December. There is something about the holidays, people in good cheer, the break in the routine, and all the yummy food.

I went to see the movie "The Book Thief" and just fell in love with it. A wonderful story, beautifully filmed, and wonderful characters. I must read the book now.

My newsletter was sent.  You can sign up for it at my home page if you haven't already.  I don't buy Christmas gifts really. I'm more into experiences, so my two young adult (son and daughter) will get a day with me at Disneyland for their gifts.  I know it may be packed with people and cold, but the little kid in me is looking forward to it.

Above is what's on my easel right now, "What's for Dinner?", oil on canvas. Yeap, if you recognize the little papillon, it's our dog "Oliver". He seems to make it into my paintings more often lately.

Just a reminder that the annual sale is still going on until Dec. 21, 2013, if you are shopping for a special unique gift for yourself or others. Everything is marked 50% off!

Wishing you the best Holiday Season yet.

Love,
Glad

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