Art Show Couture

10 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

A hot, summer day at the Roanoke Sidewalk Art Show. This artist certainly dressed for the occasion and was kind enough to allow me to photograph her.

Three on a Bench with Popcorn

8 x 8 Oil on Gessobord

A very hot day at the Winter Park, Florida Art Show...If you have never been, it is worth the trip.  There were so many wonderful artists displaying their work.  I'm always on the lookout for people to paint though, and I loved these three.  Popcorn, galore! 

Cowboy Boots and Short Shorts

8 x 10 Oil on Arches Oil Paper

I was doing an outdoor art show and these two teen girls strolled by in their boots and shorts.  I'm relatively sure they coordinated their outfits before leaving for the day. I'm always amazed that kids (and perhaps some adults) think they are being so original...exactly like everyone else.  During the 60's (Yes, I'm dating myself), my "original" uniform was faded, ripped jeans, tie-dyed everything, straight long hair (a la Mary of Peter, and Paul fame) and sandals, even though my  feet were freezing in the winter :-), or black tights and black short skirts for dress...That's what pretty much everyone wore in the Village in New York.  Yes, originality at it's best...OK..I'm really feeling old now!

Canine Art Critic

5 x 8" Pastel on Wallis Paper, 12 x 15" Framed

$150 + s/h (Framed)

A hot day at the Roanoke Sidewalk Art Show...I think this dog was deciding whether or not to buy the painting that was propped up.  He also was hinting that he wanted a large cold drink.  He probably had more luck with the drink than getting his "people" to buy him the painting...

Chick Magnet

6 x 6 Pastel on Wallis Paper, 16 x 16 Framed

$150 + s/h (Framed)

 

I love King Charles Spaniels!  No one can resist them.  This dog was getting lots of female attention from all the people at the Roanoke outdoor art show.  I think the gentleman walking him knew that was going to happen :-)

A Corner To Lean Against

Don't you love when there is a buffet and there is no place to sit or even stand?  This gentleman found a corner but had to keep shifting every time someone walked by.  You had to balance your food and drink, and eat at the same time.  There were so many people at this show that you couldn't even see the art, and the paintings were uneven from being bumped so often.  When I took his picture, he gave me a "Do you believe this?" look.

Art Enthusiasts at Goose Creek Studio

7 x 7 Pastel on Wallis Paper, 16 x 16 Framed

$150 + s/h (Framed)

 

Isn't it nice to see two people really engrossed and enjoying artwork?  For all practical purposes, I could spend my time just watching people do what they do and enjoy myself, but I'm so glad I have a chance to capture them in my artwork.  Just a blip of time in the scheme of things.  How great is that?!

Reflection

6 x 6 Pastel on Wallis Paper, 16 x 16 Framed

$150 + s/h (Framed)

 

During my show at Goose Creek Studio, I caught this gentleman really studying one of my paintings called "Painterly Stance."  It is an image of a local artist with a white beard.  I couldn't wait to paint this!  I wonder what was going through his mind while he stood there!

The Art Auction

The paintings were lined up along the wall, and the auctioneer was busy auctioning about 90 pieces of work.  All the people there were on alert for the particular piece of work they were going to bid on.  The action was fast and furious, and you had to check your catalog as well as keep your eye on the auctioneer.  It was so much fun to watch the action, but I made sure I didn't make any gesture that would indicate I was buying a $50,000 piece of art... I did this painting rather fast, but still like the general feel of it.

Museum in Pairs

It's fun to watch people in galleries and museums.  Each person's perspective is so different, and their body language usually tells it all.  Bags slung over their shoulders, the tilt of their heads, I love it all!

Observing the Landscape

I caught this woman studying the landscapes at a gallery this past summer. I liked the way she was standing, holding her coat, fully enthralled with the paintings she was looking at.  Her companion left to sit on a bench, obviously not as enthralled.