Time to Slow Down

Life Drawing Final, part one, charcoal on paper


Dear Friends,

The semester is over and I am happy to have a bit of more free time.  I got an A in my figure painting class with Michael Steirnagle, an A from in my head drawing class with Ken Joudrey, and a B in life drawing from Michael Steirnagle.  It brings me awareness of how much I still need to learn and practice on my drawing skills.  I believe the last two weeks I was finally able to understand a little bit more which lines needed to be darker, the straight lines, and how the muscles work.  Specially after the final for life drawing were we needed to do a front and back full figure depicting the muscles of the human body in a creative way.  Happy to report I got an A on my drawings, you can see one of them above.

I have taken a short break from painting and miss it so much. I am traveling this summer so I won't be entering any jury gallery events.  I will be stopping at my favorite place on Earth, Yosemite!!!! I'm so looking forward to painting some scenery from this beautiful place and definitely taking a lot of photographs for references.

I'll be in Palo Alto as well. My daughter graduates from Stanford University and I'm so proud of her. Then I get to spend some time with her and my son...what a treat!

Enjoy your summer.

With love,
Glad

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July 14, 2012 Art Reception

Museum, mixed media on illustration board

July 14, 2012 Art Reception - Gladys will be at the Escondido Municipal Art Gallery Artist Reception. Her artwork "Museum" will be on displayed until August.


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Art Association Memberships

Art, Love, and Travel, color pencils on illustration board



Dear Friends,

Yesterday was a good day for me art wise. I received the following email:

"You have been accepted into the exclusive Laguna ART Group™ by the jury. We have had over 4000 artist submissions to date and have only chosen 10% of those to be represented by the Laguna Beach Art Community (a network of ver 80 galleries) as well as on our iPhone and Android APPs. This APP is downloaded by 1000's of Collectors, Interior Designs, gallery owners as well as visitors to Laguna Beach for the Map of "Everything Art in Laguna Beach."

I am grateful and happy to be part of such a staple in the art industry.  Looking forward to visiting all 80 galleries too :)

Tomorrow is the Boehm Gallery reception and open house at Palomar College.  It's wonderful to see all the art departments exhibiting art done by students. I have several pieces up in the my art room at the college, from charcoals to paintings.  As well as two pieces at the gallery.

There is also a small section where you can purchase great ceramics, glass, jewlery, and art, outside.  And of course, free food provided by the teachers.  Michael Steirnagle will be giving a painting demonstration so I will be there :)

Join me.

Love,
Glad

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