Monday, July 20, 2009

summer workshop


mountain view
Originally uploaded by Renee paints
I am so happy to have arrived at my favorite workshop destination, Wildacres, NC, located in the beautiful blue ridge mountains. It is lovely here and the weather is quite a nice change from hot, sticky, Florida in July.
The work part starts this afternoon. Lots of new printmaking techniques to explore. I can't wait!
I will try and post some progess as I work this week!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Spaces article


Spaces article
Originally uploaded by Renee paints
I was so excited to see the article, I mentioned months back, about my artwork. It's in the latest (July/Aug 09) issue of Spaces magazine. Maria Sonnenberg wrote the article and Brian Abrahamson was the photographer. "Life Affirming Strokes" is the title of the piece.
I am glad it mentions my mom and dad and their life-long philosophy of giving, that has inspired me to use my passion in art to assist others. It is also great to see several of my paintings in my "collectors" homes. Let me know what you think.
I am packing for my annual art workshop at Wildacres in NC. This will be my 9th year attending the continuing ed summer program of Ringling College of Art & Design. I am planning to do several updates to my blog while I am there to share some of the excitement.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

pink lemonade


pink lemonade
Originally uploaded by Renee paints
it's time for a summer party...I am just craving some nice pink raspberry flavored cake and lemonade. This piece is brand new for the Fifth Ave Art Gallery's upcoming show, "Cups, Bowls and Recipes" the show will open on July 3rd. Stop by the gallery for wine and food from the gallery cookbook. It will be wonderfully ful-"filling"
I will have several other brand new food inspired art works at the opening.
Fifth Avenue Art Gallery 5:30-8pm

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

3Crows


3Crows1
Originally uploaded by Renee paints
I am wondering why the neighborhood blackbirds have decided to ravage the little baby lemons on my Meyer lemon tree. This is the second year I have noticed groups of blackbird converging and pecking, pecking...why? I love the blackbirds, crows, grackles...all those lovely creatures. You can see the painting at http://shop.reneedecator.com/products/three-crows

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

envelope


envelope
Originally uploaded by Renee paints
love and hearts...envelope the next 4"x4" for the Arthouse co-op canvas project
a little collage with this one

Oral


Oral
Originally uploaded by Renee paints
The next piece for the Arthouse co-op canvas project. "Oral" I was given 5 words to express on these 4"x4" canvasses. this is one big-mouthed boy...

output


output
Originally uploaded by Renee paints
Finally finished a piece for the Arthouse co-op canvas project I signed on to do. 4"x4"...so small makes it difficult, there is no room to waste. 4 more to go...