Just for fun, I decided to make a personalized Christmas card for next year, but I couldn’t wait. I found some musical angels painted by Memling, and shamelessly changed their faces. Happy Holidays to everyone!
Before my grandfather died, he gave me a treasure. A penpal, a cousin who still lived in Italy, in the little town where he was born. That began a relationship with many, many cousins and friends who live there. Each time I go back, I rush around trying to take pictures so I can go home and paint another scene, a different angle, showing the charm of this place.
Prima della morte del mio nonno, mi ha dato un tesoro, un’amica di penna, una cugina, che abitava ancora in Italia, al piccolo paese dov’e’ nato. Ci ha cominciato un rapporto con tanti cugini ed amici che ancora abitano la’. Ogni volta che torno, vado in giro i piccoli sentieri, provando di scattare delle belle foto, per dopo, per dipingere, che mostreranno il fascino del luogo.
One of the nice things about the winter solstice is that I can eat a leisurely breakfast and then go to my studio to paint as the sun rises. I am so fortunate to have a view of Lake Washington from my studio. Happy Solstice to all of you! For us in the north, it is a day we look forward to, because after this, the days start to get longer. How sweet it is.
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Are you in West Seattle? Here’s an inexpensive last minute Christmas gift idea:
The 8th Annual Puny Picture Show & Benefit for Pasado’s Safe Haven will be at Wallflower Custom Framing
4735 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, Washington 98116
This exhibit is dedicated to works supporting the fight against animal cruelty. These fun and tiny works will be on display until January 10th.
Proceeds will go to Pasado’s Safe Haven, so they may continue their efforts to help animals in need.
Get in the holiday spirit and give your loved ones a gift that keeps on giving!
Works by these artists and more will be on display at our benefit & show:
Akiko Masker: http://www.akikomasker.com/
Carina Booyens: http://www.carinabooyens.com/
Jessica Creager: http://petraitsbyjessica.com/
D. Lisa West: http://dlisa.com/
Ali Serra: https://www.facebook.com/aliserraart/
Tarsha Rockowitz: http://www.trockart.com/
Mimi Boothby: https://www.mimitabby.com/blog/
S. Jordan: http://animalfriendsportraits.com/home.html
Christopher Balder: https://www.facebook.com/christopherbalderartist/
Through January, seven of my paintings can be seen at the Hangar Cafe, where great breakfasts, brunch and lunches are served daily. Stop in, eat something, and maybe buy a painting. They make great gifts!
Check out the paintings here!