May 9, 2015 - Contemporary Realism Art Reception

Man with Dog #3, oil on canvas

Happy to announce that two of Gladys' paintings (Blue Bug and Balboa Park Dog with Man 3) were juried into the Escondido Municipal Art Gallery Contemporary Realism art show. Gladys will be at the opening reception on May 9, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Refreshments will be available.

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Spring Time

Element, 16"x20" Acrylic on canvas


Dear Beautiful Friends,

It has been almost a month since I last wrote here. It's been a tough month for me physically.

I am looking forward to the art reception on April 17, 2015 at the Riford Center in La Jolla. Above is one of the pieces on exhibit there. Just love the colors of the piece.

As I mentioned at the beginning of this post it's been a tough month for me. I have been having physical pain for a while now but I continue to paint as I find it very therapeutic.

I remember reading this story when I was in my late teens and this is just how I feel about continuing to paint: 

When French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir was confined to his home during the last decade of his life, Henri Matisse was nearly 28 years younger than him. The two great artists were dear friends and frequent companions. Matisse visited him daily. Renoir, almost paralyzed by arthritis, continued to paint in spite of his infirmities. One day as Matisse watched the elder painter work in his studio, fighting torturous pain with each brush stroke, he blurted out: “Auguste, why do you continue to paint when you are in such agony?” Renoir said: “The pain passes but the beauty remains.”

I have discovered that the pain in itself is pure and life is kind enough to bring us situations in which we can heal wounds and become more loving. No complains on my end.

This is it for me for now. Go live fearlessly.

Love,
Glad

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April 17, 2015 - Paint Alchemy Opening Reception

 

Paint Alchemy Opening Art Reception

The Allied Artists Association of San Diego featured artist for the month of April 2015 is award-winning artist Gladys Jimenez.  You are invited to view Gladys' latest abstract artwork. Joining her at the opening reception is AAASD May's 2015 featured artist Emily Slapin with her current work in realism.

The opening art reception will be April 17, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the La Jolla Community Center.  Wine and light refreshments will be served.  The show is open to the public and there is no fee, but we do ask that you get a ticket for the event so we can plan accordingly.  Click on the Eventbrite link below.

Come and have a fun evening with beautiful art, bring your friends, meet new people, and meet the artists.

La Jolla Community Center is located at 6811 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037. The show will be on exhibit from April 1, 2015 through May 28, 2015.



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