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The C Gallery is a gem! I haven’t had a piece in the shows yet, but I’m keeping my eyes out for an appropriate theme to submit one of my paintings.

The latest show “Pop,” was a mix of whimsical and touchingly deep. From pieces designed from popcorn kernels and popsicle sticks to a piece on “popping pills” in order to survive a series of heart surgeries.

Connie Rohde greeted guests in a 1950’s inspired garment made partially of bubble wrap, which would occasionally pop in an embrace! Here she is with daughter and business partner Nina:

Karina Puente with her piece centered on “The Story” of her family’s roots:

A lovely piece by Dara Mark:

A tattooed portrait.

The pieces ranged from light-hearted to deeply personal. (On the left, a necklace made of beads and soda pop lids. On the right, Rocky Stroup’s “Borrowed Time—(13 years of pill poppin’).”)

Very cool quilted piece:

Popsicle Toes, by Larry Le Brane. (Borrowed image.)

On the left, Pamela Zwehl-Burke “Man’s Woman: Two Views” Mixed Media. On the right, another view of Connie’s fabulous bubble wrap outfit! (Click on the photo to enlarge!)

Rob proving a ball of solid aluminum foil the size of a balled-up human can be lifted!

Afterward, we hit up an arts and craft fair in Los Olivos, CA. Not as much fun, but worth it for the delicious sandwiches we got at Panino’s!

I was in Seattle and couldn’t make it to the reception to a show at Art Resources, but Rob took some great photos for me. I had one painting in the show.

“Thank you for calling” was the title of the show, and was primarily the work of Rafael Perea de la Cabada, and a few up and coming artists of his recommendation.

My self portrait is to the right.

A wall of drawing that Rafael did while on the phone by his desk!

The self-portrait I chose to submit for the show. The title didn’t make the price sheet. It’s called “In the evening light.”

Heather Mattoon also submitted a self portrait. I love it!

Jonny Troyna to the right of his painting, “Sea Foam Black.”

“Sea Foam Black” by Jonny Troyna.

This is “Untitled,” by Matthew Woodford.

“Power Outage,” by Richard Irvine.

Three framed drawings by Rafael Perea de la Cabada.

A framed drawing by Rafael Perea de la Cabada.

More materials from Rafael’s studio.

Rafael Perea de la Cabada with his son.

To visit the show, stop by Art Resources at 512 E. Haley St. from Oct. 4-Nov. 4 (Hours: M-F 9-5:30, S 10-2.)

It’s been a busy couple of weeks! The portrait below is going in a small group show at Art Resources at 512 E. Haley St. from October 4th to November 4th. (Hours: M-F 9-5:30, S 10-2.) The art reception will be on October 11th from 5-8 pm. Unfortunately, I will be out of town and won’t be able to make it, but come anyway and meet the rest of the artists. The main body of work will be Rafael Perea de la Cabada’s studio artwork. Also featuring art by Heather Mattoon, Jonny Troyna, and several others.

Here it is in progress:

Here is the “recycled” canvas:

And here is the progress on the copy of Frida Kahlo’s Self Portrait With A Monkey:

I had to put this aside to finish the self portrait for the show.