Saturday, December 12, 2009
AOPR Holiday Art Fest and Sale
Last Saturday was the one day Art Festival for the AOPR members. Here is a glimpse of my "booth" showing some of my found object sculpture along with acrylic figurative painting and some of my oil dog paintings.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
AOPR Holiday Art Fest and Sale
Venue Sponsored By Jay Betts
2009 Holiday Art Fest
217 West Richmond Avenue
in Historic Point Richmond
Please Join Us For Holiday Gifts & Joy
Saturday, December 5th 11AM – 5PM
Swampy Joe (our Joe Bagley) & Guitarist Steve Morris performing
Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Prints, Cards, Clothing, Hot Cider, Cookies
AOPR funding comes from the generosity of our membership, individuals and sponsors.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Since last week...
when I was in New Mexico helping my friend Ann move in to her beautiful new home, I have returned and am playing catch up to get ready for the Artists of Point Richmond Holiday Fest and Sale. Hope to have some paintings, both figurative and dog portraits ready to go in time. In addition I'm working on some new sculptures which incorporate my paperclay birds, found objects and figures.
THis work in progress is titled Mother Nature: She's come Undone
...and Sunday I got into my cooking mode and made an apple pie and a veggie enchilada casserole. Called several friends to come and help me enjoy the feast, but everyone was already busy with other things. Hard to be spontaneous in this day and age when our lives are so filled. I think we're really missing a lot by not having more "free" time.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
A Day Late and a doggie short.
This is Carmine in his Halloween Pumpkin costume.
Carmine has many seasonal costumes. He is with us now after his person recently passed away unexpectedly. We are keeping him until and if we can find a loving home for him as he is a very special, well behaved boy. He would do really well with someone who could devote a lot of time and love to him. If you think you might be a match with this wonderful dog, email me at susanshore@mac.com.
HAVEN'T POSTED IN A WHILE...HERE'S WHY
Since I last posted we had some rain in Richmond and with the second storm came a flooded basement. I won't bore you with all the photos. Let's just say it was a mess and very discouraging. Some losses and lots of work to clean up. And with all we're hearing about mold..yuk! The last photo is of the clogged storm drain... the culprit in why we were flooded.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
My Good Mornings with Thekla
My camera was on my bedside table and I just couldn't resist taking this photo of Thekla this morning. What a cute face to wake up to. Think I should have named her Tudie though, as in attitude. She definitely has one of her own. She's been with me a year and as you can see from our profile photo she has grown into her ears.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Theater of Dreams, Port Costa, CA
My interest in found object sculpture has made me interested in vintage ephemera. While surfing the web I discovered that there is a well known ephemera artist living in Port Costa, practically in my own back yard, and that this weekend she was having a sale of Halloween items in her studio. The sale continues tomorrow. If you have never been to Port Costa or Wendy's studio, I suggest you check out both. Absolutely magical. If you can't make it tomorrow, check her site for directions and future dates when she'll be open. You won't be disappointed.
More pictures of Port Costa including perhaps the most picturesque post office in CA.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Today's Painting
I'm in Santa Fe this week visiting my painter friend Ann but promised to have this painting done for a friend in time for her son's birthday. Carson was Jimmy's beloved dog and my Border Collie Dooley's nemesis. Unfortunately both are no longer on this earth but they will always be with us.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Last Night's Drawing
Another Drawing from our Thursday night group session. Last night's model sat for a longer pose and offered us this costume. Lots of fun with pretty good results. This is a pastel approx. 20 x 26 inches. Price $225. If interested in more information re purchasing, please email me.Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday Night FIgure Drawing Group
Every Thursday evening a group of 5 to 6 of us get together with a model to do a little figure drawing. Here is last night's longer pose. This is a pastel on paper, approx. 20 x 26 inches.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Sausilito Art Festival
Living in Point RIchmond, it wasn't too hard to get to Sausilito yesterday even with the Bay Bridge closure putting more traffic on the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. It was a beautiful day, lots of sun, cool breezes, great art, music, food, etc. Here are a few pictures of the fun.
This is NOT my date, but an incredibly lifelike sculpture by Marc Sijan.
Karin Jurick Challenge
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Cleaning out the studio...
and getting ready to paint. Found this photo of a cat painting that I did as a commission a few years back. The cat's expression explains why I'm a dog person.
Acrylic on canvas
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Beautiful Day for an Art Show
Watercolor by Larry Cannon
My friend Larry Cannon is one of the selected artists exhibiting at this year's Napa Valley Art Festival. Larry's wonderful plein air water colors have received many awards and much acclaim over the past few years. If you can make it to this year's festival, be sure to seek him out.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday night's opening...
was mobbed. It was a little difficult to see all the wonderful works, but everyone seemed to be enjoying the event in spite of the crush. Just means that a return visit will be needed in order to see everything. But don't wait too long as some of the sold works have already been taken home by the lucky buyers.
Some Friends Who Attended
Marge Healy, Pacifica Artist Friend
Bruce Hopkins, Berkeley Artist
Jack Kurzweil, Berkeley Art Connoisseur
Ann Painter, Santa Fe Artist
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
50/50 SANCHEZ ART CENTER SHOW
HOPE YOU CAN COME TO THE SHOW. IT SHOULD BE FUN AND EXCITING WITH SO MANY ARTISTS (67) AND DIFFERENT MEDIA. IF YOU SHOULD WANT TO COMMISSION A PAINTING OF YOUR SPECIAL CANINE FRIEND, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT SUSANSHORE@MAC.COM. WITH YOUR INPUT I CAN ACCOMMODATE YOUR PREFERRED STYLE AND CAPTURE THE PERSONALITY OF YOUR PET IN THE PAINTING.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hanjin Venezia (aka Cosco Busan)
Found Object Sculpture
This sculpture is made from various objects including bird bones and parts found along the shoreline of San Francisco Bay following the oil spill in 2007 from the Cosco Busan, since renamed Hanjin Venezia. This sculpture is part of a series I am doing re damage to our environment and the effects on birds and other animal life.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
50/50 DOGS ON GRID
Here is the grid of 49 of the 50 dog paintings that will be in the 50/50 Show at Sanchez Art Center July 24th. The 50th painting of Dooley (posted below) will be framed and off to the side along with an artist's statement and bio. It should be an exciting show with 67 artists in all exhibiting in various media. That's 3350 pieces of work!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Other Recent Work - Oil on Canvas, 5' x 6'
This larger piece was done following a trip to Machu Picchu. All objects and creatures are created from memory or imagination. I call the bird a nor-egret as I experienced altitude sickness, but I'm still glad I went. As for the bubbles, I've always been fascinated by them.
50/50 Finally Finished
Well, almost. Need to clean up some edges and sign the backs, but other than that done. It's been quite an experience. Hope to see you all at the opening on July 24th.
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