http://www.znart.net Becoming Extroverted In The Name Of Art Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en UPDATED PHOTOS BELOW I was out photographing the full moon that came out around 5 pm, and an hour later we heard about the fire that by 7 pm, had me packing. I took a few more photos having my camera out, (I couldn't resist, as horrifying as it is!) We're ... http://www.znart.net/2008/11/evacuating-the-santa-barbara-montecito-tea-fire/ It's November and in addition to my birthday, I'm anticipating a show at the Artiste Winery in Santa Ynez! I'll be sharing a room with my delightful sister Lily in our debut joint art show. It feels auspicious, but I know it will be more so if you all can ... http://www.znart.net/2008/11/upcoming-birthday-sister-show-at-artiste-winery/ 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 ... http://www.znart.net/2008/10/pop-show-at-the-c-gallery/ 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 ... http://www.znart.net/2008/10/art-resources-show-reception/ 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 ... http://www.znart.net/2008/10/self-portrait-and-progress-on-the-frida-kahlo-copy/ I started a copy of Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Monkey yesterday on a lovely recycled 11"x14" canvas. I've been tempted at every point to call it quits because I love the juxtaposition of the abstract shapes and wonderful brush strokes and colors of the background with my homage to Kahlo. Here ... http://www.znart.net/2008/09/another-frida-unpainted-paintings/ Below is the most recent progress on the painting I started last week. I didn't get much feedback, so I followed my instincts and put more detail. I ended up liking it better— what a surprise! After slaving over a yard sale for hopefully the last time, I rushed up to ... http://www.znart.net/2008/09/dara-marks-show-reception-more-painting-details/ I have been able to start a number of painting in the last several days, some more exciting than others. That's the good news! Here are some of the works: This was done completely with a palette knife Monday evening, September 1st. I believe it's a 20"x 24" recycled canvas. I'm debating ... http://www.znart.net/2008/09/good-bad-news/ I finally got rid of my hang-ups about finishing the painting of Gurumayi and put in the shrubs and few details missing in the face and hair. I'm much happier with it now. I experimented with using a pallet knife in addition to brushes again, and ended up liking the ... http://www.znart.net/2008/08/more-painting-progress/ I gave the painting a gold border as an allusion to my subject's namesake, Gustav Klimt, and because the boy, like his brother, looks like a subject the Austrian artist might have painted. It could be finished as it is, but I suspect I'll want to put a flower or ... http://www.znart.net/2008/08/a-lad-a-new-technique-a-walk-through-the-culver-city-art-district/