Keeping Busy & Upcoming Event!
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Keeping Busy!

January Daily Challenge: I started the year off doing the Strada challenge, which involved painting or drawing from life daily. I wasn't sure I could really do it, but I made my art practice a priority and successfully completed the month! While I did some still life and figure drawings, I found painting inspiration in the fruit and vegetable aisle at the grocery. It's amazing how many different shades of reds, greens, and yellow exist side by side. The reds of peppers, cabbages and radishes are vastly different, as are the greens of scallions, grapes and poblano peppers. Exploring color and working alla prima resulted in vibrant and exciting paintings that I'm happy to finally share!

What a Pair

On the Cutting Board

Studio Open House & Exhibit

Serendity Art Center

12276 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville

Feast of Color (entrance level opposite Gallery)

Studio 328

Friday May 15th: 12:30-3:30pm

Saturday May 16th: 12-5pm*

Sunday May 17th: 1-4pm

*multiple studios will be open

parking and entrance in rear of building

A Feast of Color

There's More: While I'd love to say that I've continued to paint daily, I can't. But I haven't been idle either. I've been taking two weekly figure and portrait classes (One with Gavin Glakas at Yellow Barn and one with Susan O'Neill at The Art League); I took a 3-day figure and portrait workshop with Robert Liberace (Art League) and have been painting plein air whenever I can! I've also been teaching two classes - one drawing and one painting. My painting "Under the Bridge" was juried into the Capital Hill Art League Show "In the City" and I had 3 painting at the MAA Spring Festival Show at Windridge Vineyards. I also painted plein air at the vineyards during the festival. I can't wait to share some of newer work with you on my website, at my studio, and in local shows.

The Challenges of Plein Air: This painting was done on the Potomac River while Maryland rescue crews were training. It was so interesting to see them in action. Unfortunately, it was my painting that needed rescuing. It was an incredibly windy day and when I bent over to get a brush, my easel blew over, hit me in the head, and my painting hit the sand. Making matters worse, I dropped it while walking to my car! But, I learned that submerging the painting in water removes most of the dirt and sand. Fitting with the theme of the day, my painting was rescued!

Rescue Me

Hope to see you at the Open Studio! Always feel free to reach out with comments or questions or just to let me know how you're keeping busy!

Rona