Tag Archives: Artists

Exhibit in Williamsburg, NY through July

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Victoria

From June 7 through July several of my paintings will be shown in the Hudson Valley Gallery in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. This is a ‘window’ gallery, one of the many alternative spaces for exhibiting work that have … Continue reading →

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Painting for the birds

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Victoria

A couple of new paintings inspired by all the songbirds who love my backyard. The returning cardinal was flashing his red in my apple tree this afternoon. Birdsong. Acrylic on canvas panel, 16″x20″ 2010. Strawberries keep coming despite the weediness … Continue reading →

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Strawberries, the gardens and finished paintings

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Victoria

The strawberries are coming in fast and luscious. I’m picking them twice daily to keep up and eating just as many. I sprayed a fungicide on the two apple trees for the first time and hope that helps with the … Continue reading →

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Asparagus season and new paintings

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Victoria

I’ve been eating asparagus out of my garden for the month of April – delectable sauteéd with garlic in risottos or with pasta in my homegrown tomato sauce. A real spring treat. And now the strawberries are coming on, my … Continue reading →

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Home for a painting

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Victoria

It’s rare that I see where my work ends up, but my most recent patron was kind enough to send me a photo from her Blackberry. Her living space is perfect for the painting and I’m happy to say that … Continue reading →

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Packing and shipping paintings

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Victoria

Another artist from the UK posted some tips recently on packing and shipping paintings and I thought I’d add some thoughts about how my own work reaches its destination.  All paintings require extensive packing to avoid damage during shipping. Even though you can … Continue reading →

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March and new paintings

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Victoria

The weather has finally turned. Today I sat in the sun studying, and later this week it might even be warm enough to paint on the sun porch. A few new works that I’m late in posting. March. Oil/canvas 24″x31″ … Continue reading →

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The Whitney Biennial reviews

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Victoria

I haven’t gotten into the city yet to see the Whitney Biennial and may have to skip it this time. Much time being spent painting my own work and getting house repairs finalized. What I have seen are interesting takes … Continue reading →

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February and a new team

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Victoria

I was recently invited to join a new Etsy team called Artisans Gallery. The members have been busy curating ‘treasuries’, or collections of products. Some of my work has been featured in a few of these treasuries lately and I … Continue reading →

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A second blizzard, paintings in progress

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Victoria

This snow is wetter and heavier than any of our other storms, still coming down since last night. And I’d just gotten the driveway completely clear! The birdbath is close to being obliterated from the view…  Today it’s bread baking, … Continue reading →

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