December Show in NYC!

I am excited to report that I will be participating in a group exhibit at Amsterdam Whitney Gallery for the month of December!  The show runs Dec. 3-Jan. 4, 2011.  The "opening reception and holiday party" will be Dec. 9th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Here is the gallery card for the show:

I've never considered being an "Apotheosis" before, but it sounds like FUN! The definition is "ideal: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal."  That sounds very impressive to me.  I wish NYC were closer so more of my buddies could come!

I plan to attend the opening, as I'll be visiting our daughter and her family on Long Island at the time.  We currently await the birth of our grandson, who is causing his mother a bit of a challenge by prolonging his arrival!  He may be born as early as tonight!  We know he'll arrive when he's darn well ready!

Dances del Oro 30x24 oil/gold metal leaf/canvas

The cover for my publicity card for the show is one of the series of "Dancing in the Light" paintings of poppies.  This one has gold metal leaf background, which is truly challenging to photograph well!  The painting and its companion are dynamite!

Experiment with Open Acrylics

Spicy 14x11 acrylic

Friday, I borrowed some Golden Open Acrylic paints from my friend and partner in crime, Sue Parry.  This poppy was the result, after a bit of fiddling with the paint and learning the "feel" of it.

I chose to paint a familiar subject, with lots of color, using a black-gessoed board.  I am rather pleased with the result, but the jury's not in on the paint, yet.  I think I still need to know more and use it more before I decide.

The advantage of the Open Acrylics is that they are workable much longer than traditional acrylics.  They are also a bit more blendable.  The paint doesn't dry out on the palette, even after being uncovered for two days (which I did to thicken it up a bit).  The paint on the board does not dry completely for one to several days, but then is just like regular acrylic paint.

Stay posted for more research on the paints.