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The Beverly Hills Art Show is happening this weekend!
May 17 & 18 10am - 6pm
A FREE EVENT
Food trucks| Wine & Beer Garden | 235 fine artists on 4 blocks in Beverly Gardens Park.
Location: 9439 Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA. 90210
Title: Let's have a Kiki
Support: 60x48 canvas
Medium: Acrylic/Oil
Booth #367
"Let's have a kiki" means to have a gathering with friends for the purpose gossiping and chit-chat. It can also refer to a lively, gossipy conversation. The term originates from ballroom culture and has become more widely used, particularly in the mid-2010s.
I am definitely looking forward to the summer months, fresh fruits and veggies, outdoor affairs and activities are my favorite thing.
While growing up summer was not complete without my mom carving into a large watermelon and handing us kids a big slice to enjoy outside. The sticky juice would drip down our arms and mess up our clothes, I certainly didn't mind it, I was enjoying the summer days that were very short growing up in Detroit. The lighthearted memories seem so important now. I am thankful for all my silly memories.
Title: Karpouzi (greek for watermelon)
Medium: oil
Support: Canvas 36w x 36h
Happy Summer Days!
I will be exhibiting at the Beverly Hills Art Show
May 17 - 18th 10am - 6pm
booth #367
Santa Monica Blvd and Rodeo Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA
Free to the public!
Love is the Universal Language!
Title: Love in Hand
Medium: oil
Support: Canvas 48x36
Wishing you all a happy Valentine's Day!
I am forever grateful for your ongoing support.
Wishing you all a joyful holiday and a vibrant healthy new year!
Cheers!
Title Nudo Sdraiato
Medium: Oil
Support: Canvas 60w X 48h
The words reclining nude conjure up a vision of voluptuous femininity, a bed with crumpled sheets, and a painter, mind focused, brush alert, making his mark on the canvas. All very sexual, really. Which has always been the problem.
Fine art, as we know, is respectable. Sex is not. The reclining nude is where they meet. One of the most fascinating of fine art's spectator sports is watching the rude removed from the nude.
A mark of the educated art lover is the ability to assess a reclining nude in artistic terms alone. From this perspective, the nude is solely a matter of subtle flesh tones, sophisticated composition, learned references to other reclining nudes, a flurry of knowing points about the goddess she is meant to represent.
Happy Summer everyone!
Gaia is a beautiful name of Greek origin that means "the earth.” In Greek mythology, Gaia, known as the mother goddess, was the personification of the Earth.
My visits to Greece motivated me to conceive the earthy abstract, referred to as 'Gaia' (pronounced Yee ah or Yea ah), which is the Greek Goddess of the Earth. Ascending the Acropolis' slope elicits a surreal sensation that sparks creativity and allows one's thoughts to delve deep within.
Title: Gaia
Support: Canvas mounted to board 48 x 48
Medium: Oil, oilstick, marble dust, cold wax and Oil pastel
In situ
I welcome summer with open arms and to start the celebration I will be exhibiting at the Henderson Art Festival located in downtown Henderson NV on Water Street May 11 & 12 from 9am to 4pm. It is Mother's Day weekend, so come out and celebrate Mom and support local artists.
Title: Ikarian Goddess
Medium: Acrylic
Support: Canvas 36x36
As a child and as an adult I spent time in Greece on the island of Ikaria, it is where my Mother grew up. It is a magical island full of life, sun and history. The Myth of Daedalus and Icarus as we all know did not end well. According to the story, Daedalus, a mythical inventor, created wings made of feathers and wax to escape from the island where he and his son, Icarus, were held captive by King Minos. Icarus, however, ignored his father's warnings and flew too close to the sun. His wings melted and he fell into the sea where he met his end.
I call this painting "Ikarian Goddess" because the women of Ikaria are strong, resilient and as it is stated in the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", the man may be the head of the family but the woman is the neck.
If you were to look at the island of Ikaria from an arial view you will see that is in the shape of a bird's wing. I find that fascinating!
"S'Amuser"....... Definition/Translation: To have fun to play. 2024 will definitely have this feeling throughout the year.
In this vibrant tapestry of shapes and hues, I've poured my soul into every brushstroke, creating a symphony of color and form. Inspired by the raw intensity of emotions, the canvas is alive with the spirit of cubism and surrealism, inviting the viewer into a dance of imagination. Enigmatic faces and enlivened nature converge, whispering tales of passion, mystique, and the lushness of life. This piece bursts with energy, promising to infuse any space with a vivacious, dreamlike ambiance.
Title: S'Amuser
Medium: Acrylic/Oil
Support: Canvas 48x48
Emotions: Happy and More Happy
Now that 2023 is soon to be behind us I want express my gratitude to each and everyone that has followed my artistic journey. Without the love and support from everyone, especially my family and friends my growth as an artist would not be possible, so....
THANK YOU ALL AND MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING YOU JOY, PEACE AND GOOD HEALTH.
TITLE: SPILL THE WINE
SUPPORT: CANVAS 60W X 48H
MEDIUM: ACRYLIC/OIL
Greetings!
It seems like we just celebrated Independence Day and now we are headed into Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah. My favorite thing to do is sit down with friends and family at the dinner table and enjoy meals, share stories and laughter. I hope everyone enjoys the up coming holidays and make many joyous memories.
Joy is within us to share and create.
Title: Fish for Sister
Medium: Oil
Support: Canvas 40w x 30h
