Showing posts with label Alan Peroutka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alan Peroutka. Show all posts

Thursday, July 18, 2013

My favorite model

Alan being patient
...is my husband, Alan. Whenever I need a subject to paint, he's willing--and he holds long poses without complaining.  He tells me I'm a good artist, encourages me to work, helps me get ready for shows, and listens to me talk about colors and shadows and techniques and workshops. He cuts the mats and does the framing, photographs my work and loads the images into Photoshop. He helps and supports me in every possible way. July 19 is his birthday. Happy birthday, Al! I love you!


Alan relaxing in Mazatlan
Alan reading on the beach
Alan doing laps in Florida

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Showing off


How does it look?
Although I've participated in quite a few group art shows, last week was the first time I was the featured painter. Sixteen of my most recent pastels will be on exhibit at Tate Condominiums in Eugene through the end of August. I'm sharing the limelight with sculptor Debbe Cornitius whose stone and metal sculptures are remarkably compatible with my work. Because the show is in a private residence it was open to the public only during the reception last week. The exhibit looks great, the reception was well-attended, and lots of friends from our 35 years in Eugene showed up to lend support and share my happiness. Four paintings sold at the reception and another one sold a few days later! I want to give special recognition to my husband, Alan, who does all my matting and framing. As one of the guests who has worked in galleries said, "The presentation is a big part of the impact and Alan's work very nicely done."
Tricia, Dorothy, Larry
Debbe's sculptures + my paintings = gorgeous exhibit

Tricia, Sarah, Dorothy, Geraldine
Debbe, Sherrill, Sally
Geraldine, Sarah, Ed
Debbe and I discuss our art with the guests
Justin, Julie and Ed