The Gig is Over

River of Love, 8"x10" Mix Media on canvas



Dear friends,

The photography gig will soon be over. I learned so much, not only some technical things about lighting, camera settings, and computer software, but I learned much about myself and people.

I was surprised by how much people could dislike themselves, be frighten of a camera, and how even little children don't always smile.  I learned to change my messages in hopes of making a difference in little kids by instead of asking them to say "cheese" to "I'm awesome", "I'm beautiful", "I'm handsome" and the like.

I only wish the job didn't required a set amount of time per person, so I could had better connect with each person who sat before me, to be photographed.

Now that this gig is almost over, I'll focus more on art. I have already began a series of small abstracts and I'm having so much fun creating them. See an example above.

November 30, 2013 I'll be at the Escondido Municipal Art Gallery at the publication party of Summation V. My painting "Lady in Red" is published in it and looking forward to the poet's reading their poems inspired by art. I hope to see some of you there.

Love,
Glad

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My 50th Birthday!

Pink Icing Cupcake, 5"x7" oil on canvas

Hello my Friends,

On October 18 I'll be turning 50!  Wow...such number seems to bring so many thoughts.  I don't feel 50, more like 15 in a way, and after my 2012 health ordeal, looking to improve my way of living with more healthy habits.

I have done a series of small 8" x 10" abstracts during the last month. I'll be updating the website at the end of the month with the new work from summer until now.  My photography gig has been interesting, but glad it's winding down so it will give me more time to update my art website, paint, and continue to learn more about creative gigs.

Looking forward to the fall and all of it's vivid colors. As for tonight, I'll be doing my usual 2nd Saturday art walk in Escondido.

With Love,
Glad

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Back to the Basics

Blender, 16"x20" oil on canvas

Hello Friends,

September came by so fast, and so close to the end of the year.

I have been having fun working on my own paintings.  Due to scheduling of my photography gig, I had to drop the oil painting 2 class, but no worries, I continue to paint the creative ideas I had wanted to do for a long time..

Above is a sample of "Blender", first in a series which I intend to do, called "Reflections".

It has been fun to do something different :)

I haven't participated in any art shows lately. It's my intention to work on new works of art and build a new portfolio for my fans.  Perhaps next summer I can do my own show with all the new paintings that have not sold in the meantime.

I've been having a great summer, a bit too hot lately, but nevertheless, we have been having awesome skies with beautiful fluffy clouds, and the clouds that spread all across the sky like cotton balls, reflecting the sunlight. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets!

Enjoy September.

Love,
Glad

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