Today's post comes after a long day of wonderful family activities. The Banerjees have all arrived to Fairhope from the DC leg of their trip. They are here to celebrate the American style wedding and reception. So many folks are happy to come to this ceremony because they could not go to India.
Today's painting is the front of the Horsehead conch. Much more interesting than the back!
Horsehead Conch, acrylic on canvas 6x6
Day 53 of the 100 days-100 paintings
Today's painting may look familiar, it is a reversed view of the first murex. Today found us taking a lovely carriage ride through central park. We headed back to the hotel to rest up for tonight's festivities. Christina's show is tonight at Agora Gallery. She has two pieces in the show and I sincerely hope they sell. So excited for her and her accomplishments!
Murex reverse, Acrylic on canvas 6x6
Day 48 of the 100 days-100 paintings
Today found us at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I actually got to stand close to Van Goghs Starry Night. It is much brighter than any photo I've seen! Picasso's Three Musicians, Wyeth's Christina's world, Andy Warhol's Campbell soup cans, Henri Matisse's Dance I, Piet Mondrian's Broadway Boogie Woogie, as well as an exhibition of Frank Lloyd Wright. I chose not to take photos or selfies and just take in the breathtaking examples of beautiful art from artists I have heard about and taught from for years! I also saw a lot of questionably strange recycled modern art including a piece of paper that the artist had used a months worth of time and 40 erasers to remove his drawing. He then kept it for 2 years before someone bought it! (He's famous so I'm not mentioning a name. Not Warhol!)
Shaking.
My.
Head..........
Today's post is more my speed. This summer I was called a contemporary artist and it really sounded strange in reference to myself. I love creating and hope no one ever does not relate or understand my life's work. I just know I need to connect my art to something people will relate to, like conservation.
I did learn one thing today, I still don't understand the modern art movement.
Lettered Olive, Acrylic on canvas 6x6
Day 47 of the 100 days-100 paintings
Today brought us a long day of walking and talking together while here in NYC. We went to the top of the One World tower giving us sweeping and beautiful views of the entire city. I was not as affected by the height as I thought I would be. We finished our tour quietly, by walking to the 911 memorial. It is a quiet place, with people being mostly respectful for the most part. I myself said a silent prayer for one of my friends that lost a son in the attacks. We shopped, ate pizza in a fabulous row of restaurants that reminded me of Germany. We then found coffee before embarking on the Staten Island ferry at night. I can only hope the photos do justice to the sights that my eyes and brain stored in my memories.
Today's painting is a starfish, reminding us to hold fast, travel slowly, and eat well.
Murex back , acrylic on canvas,
Day 46 of the 100 days-100 paintings.
Today found us joyfully greeting the Banerjees from India! I always enjoy the chance to see my Son in la and his s parents. We have plans for tomorrow, but after settling them inro their room for some rest, we quietly left. The girls and I went to the statue of liberty and Ellis island. It was an adventure that lasted all day in the heat and sun! Joyful, wonderful time spent with my girls being just us.
Another day, another painting, another starfish to add to the collection! All told, there are 12 she'll paintings in this series
Starfish dance, Acrylic on canvas,
Day 45 of the 100 days 100 paintings .
This day brought us going on a fun ride touring the highlights of the city. We did this after we had lunch at The counter. This was a wonderful restaurant with burgers and salads. They had the gluten free menu we needed for my oldest. So many memories made today!
Love and Laughter abounds here.
Sand dollars are found on our beaches here. They are usually on the small side though. We also typically find them in the early part of the summer. So many shades of browns, tans, and greens.
Sand Dollar, Acrylic on canvas 6x6
Day 44 of the 100 days- 100 paintings 2017
I would have adored being a starfish today. (with the exception of possibly being eaten). Starfish move relatively slow, with deliberate , beautiful, movements. I love to watch them underwater gently pulling themselves along the bottom.
We really did not starfish today! Our day began with an Uber ride to the Guggenheim museum. It is a beautiful building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Not for the faint of heart, (the atrium is wide open every story and I am a little fearful of heights.) The collection was varied, lots of Picassos, Chagalls, a monet and several other impressionists. I also saw one Pollack. It was wonderful to see the girls quietly going from one piece to the next. We also had a delightful lunch at the Wright cafe. The rest of the day was spent going into resale and vintage shops. We've all three decided Goodwill is now our favorite place to shop!
Starfish movement, Acrylic on canvas,
Day 43 of the 100 days- 100 paintings
This has been a long, wonderful day spent with my daughter's in New York City. Chris is at home, taking care of our fur babies, while I play. We had a flight from Atlanta this morning and even arrived earlier than expected. We found a taxi after getting our luggage. Then the real adventure began for us! Not only is the President arriving to the tower that bears his name, but there is a parade celebrating the Dominican Republic! Amidst mutterings from our taxi driver, we spent an entire hour dodging and weaving traffic and potholes big enough to lose a small car in. It seemed like every street we tried to use was blocked, either by cars, barriers, or police with attitudes. We finally got to the hotel only to not be able to check in until about 3pm. We checked the luggage and went out into the melee of people. After lunch at olive garden and perusing a couple of stores, we came back to the hotel long enough to drop off purchases and then go to dinner. We then spent several hours wandering the area, going to the Carlo's bakery. We then actually caught a live street show (with a little hustle thrown in!). We also found a gentleman with groceries from whole foods. Eight blocks later across from Bryant Park we had some small amount of groceries for us too!
Just what does this have to do with a queen scallop? This day brought back a flood of memories about my mother and our yearly trips to a National women's convention. One year I made Queen scallop earrings and necklaces for the officers that went to Tampa.
It also reminds me of this pillow in our hotel room last night. "Travel - the only thing you can spend money on that will make you richer."
Queen scallop, acrylic on canvas
Day 42 of the 100 days-100 paintings
Today's post is later than normal because I am on an adventure! We celebrated our grandson's birthday today after several days of preparation.
Whew!
One very happy boy and one tired YaYa.........
Now I am on to another adventure with both my daughter's in tow. We are headed to New York City for a few days before Christinas show at Agora Gallery next Saturday. More about this trip later......
Today's offering is a conch shell. We've been to the Florida keys a couple of times now and I'm ready to go again. This time I want to visit the Tortuga Island and fort. Back to the conch, have you ever tried conch fritters? I have, and found them quite chewy for my tastes!
Conch, Acrylic on canvas
Day 41 of the 100 days-100 paintings
I finally purchased a nautilus she'll for my collection. I have several purchased shells to use in still life paibtings. The one I picked up is battered and beaten, but on my easel this she'll becomes whole again..
Nautilus, Acrylic on 6x6 canvas
Day 40 of the 200 days 100 paintings
Murex shells are one of my favorites. I love the lacy qualities of them. There are some with really dark edges that are extremely beautiful.
Murex shell, Acrylic on 6x6 canvas
Day 39 of the 100 days-100 paintings
Believe it or not, my husband and I found this starfish while walking one day for sea turtles at Orange Beach. It was located in a tidal pool early in the morning, moving so gracefully. Several people stopped and took photos, including me!
Acrylic on canvas 6x6
Day 38 of the 100 days-100 paintings
Our adventures with the babies continue today. This one includes a story about a precious little boy that came in my booth at the shrimp festival. His parents were conversing with me about something and I observed him walking quietly from painting to painting looking at prices. He ended up looking at my miniature baby turtles and carefully looked at the price and I saw his shoulders drop. He was disappointed beyond belief and quietly stood by his mother. I asked him what he liked and he said the baby turtles. I asked did you want one? He said I don't have enough. I asked how much do you have? He said five dollars, so quietly I almost could not hear him. I asked how did you get this money, did you earn it or was it given to you? At that point, all dejection left him as he said, I earned it doing chores. I said that's great. I asked would you be willing to give your money you earned for one of my baby turtle paintings? I said painting is how I earn my money. He joyfully picked out a painting and we snapped a new collector photo. We were both SO happy.
Today's post is yet another baby sea turtle. This one is on another small canvas, 4x4 inches.
Chris and I are going to watch the nest tonight in Orange beach for a couple of hours. Hopefully we'll have some noise and maybe babies tonight. Anyway lots of education for the public!
Turtle III , Acrylic 4X4 Canvas
Day 33 of the 100 days -100 paintings 2017
