September Wanes

As September wanes I find myself still drawn to my bed like a magnet. There are days when I hardly feel human, more like my cat who accompanies me there. This condition of mine was caused by a "harmless" little virus called the Parvo B 19. My daughter brought it home from nursery school five years ago. Unfortunately I was one of the lucky few adults to contract the full force of the virus resulting in permanent damage to my entire system. For some reason the virus likes to recharge at the change of seasons, though this fall is particularly worse than last.

I particularly like this art deco painting of a sleeping woman because she feels so solid, all there. I often feel I am fading away, not so for this sleeping beauty.

Thank you to those who bid on the painting and helped make the auction a success!

Serena

Charity Auction

This painting is currently being held for auction at www.talesofgooddeeds.blogspot.com The proceeds go to help the Nielson family. (if you're not famliar wth their story click on their name to learn more about them) It is a great cause so bid away!

Not far from Running Springs, in the San Bernardino mountains, there is a place called Daffodil Hill. A woman started planting bulbs nearly 50 years ago and now they sweep over and around a mountain side. Unfortunately the recent fires did destroy some of the bulbs but it is still beautiful.

Title: Daffodil Hill
Size: 6 x 8"
Medium: Oil on panel

This is what I am doing...

For some reason fall is the time of year I always get hit hard - perhaps the kids going back to school - new germs floating around. I'll be back as soon as I can get myself out of bed!

Snow Valley Reservoir in full colour

I spent the morning with Helga painting in the Children's Forest - near Running Springs. This is a colorful version of the Snow Valley Reservoir (used to fuel snow making machines during the winter).

Title: Snow Valley Reservoir in Full Colour

Medium: Oil on Panel

Size: 11 x 14"

Price: $300.00

shipping: $20.00

Halloween Vigil

I could not resist painting some of my garden harvest.

Title: Halloween Vigil
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 9 x 12"
Price: $ 300.00
Shipping: $10.00
SOLD

PAAR at MALOOF

A friend sent me this preview photo of the exhibit at at the Jacobs Center at the Maloof Foundation. If you have the time to attend, it is a lovely venue - great gardens and great art.

Plein Air Painting Exhibition Thursdays and Saturdays in September1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Jacobs Center, Maloof Foundation Reception and Awards Saturday, September 13, 4-6 PM R.S.V.P. Appreciated: (909) 980-0412This exhibition features work by PAAR (Plein Air Artists of Riverside), artists from throughout our region who have been painting in the Maloof garden.

For Looks Only

Several years ago my then eight year old daughter gave me these shoes for my birthday - picked them out all by herself. I came up with all sorts of reasons why I could not wear them - nothing to match, will be walking too far - might give me blisters, too nice - don't want to mess them up. Well, not long ago, without thinking, I bought a cute retro 1950's green madras plaid dress. First thing my daughter says is "wow, that will look great with the green shoes". Out of excuses, I wore them. Not three steps across the church parking lot, I twisted my ankle and had skinned my knee. Blood running down my leg, I sat through church with a wad of paper towels on my knee. So here they are. For Looks Only!


Title: For Looks Only
Medium: Oil on board
Size: 6 x 8"
Price: $100.00
Shipping: $5.00
SOLD

Cat Nap

Title: Cat Nap
Medium: oil on panel
Size: 6 x 8"
Price: $100.00
Shipping: $5.00

Nephew Jake Pulls off an excellent exhibition!

My nephew and his wife Jeni are living in Auckland, New Zealand right now. Two years ago they quit their jobs in Salt Lake, sold their condo, shipped their scooter and went to NZ without any jobs or prospects. They took the plunge and are doing great. What an adventure. Jake just had a one man art show. Check it out. http://www.jacobedwardshirley.com/art/tone.html

I love this one called Crab Fishing on a Foggy Day. Sold of course.