SIGNS!! I am seeing signs everywhere, and I can't stop taking pics. Yes me, Little Miss "I love graffiti", now it's all about the signs, the neon aged striking colors against the deep blue sky. My husband and daughter-in-law were very encouraging as they watched for traffic while I stood in the middle of the streets to get the best possible vantage point to photograph these amazing signs. I predict some might show up in my new collage series. Here are a few from our trip to San Francisco: Exhibitions 10 West Gallery - I delivered work for 10 West Gallery's June group show, and sold two paintings just ONE day after they were hung! Lost Canoe (60x56" oil, cold wax & powdered marble on panel) and White Water Rafting (20x20" oil & cold wax diptych). I replaced the 20x20" with a new painting for opening night June 1st, and we delivered the big panel to L.A. mid-June. My husband and I helped hang the heavy painting and the new buyers were super thrilled. Lost Canoe definitely found the perfect new home on a huge wall where it will be enjoyed for many years to come. "Lost Canoe" 60x56 oil & cold wax, and grid of six 12x12's mixed media on panel Artwork by Madeline Garrett, Sophie Cooper and Marlene Struss at 10 West Gallery's June show Abstract Art Collective Sponsored the 3rd Annual benefit for SEE International at the JCC in Santa Barbara. There was a grid of 100 panels available for $100 each, 100% of the proceeds go to SEE International. I donated two panels and both were sold by the time I got to the reception on Sunday June 4th. Also a nice surprise to receive Honorable Mention for Roses in the Snow. On view at the JCC through August 16.
Teaching WorkshopsApril and May featured two levels of my Abstract Layering Workshop. It was such a huge kick to see my students take off with new ideas, as we focused on working in a series. I can honestly say that the more I teach, the more I paint, as I work on describing my process in steps that even I can take if I get stuck in the middle of the painting cycle. Very helpful and productive. Stay tuned for upcoming classes!
Current and Upcoming Shows - add these to your calendar! ArtSEE 3rd Annual Benefit for SEE International Sponsored by the AAC, Juried by David Barnett, VADA Honorable Mention for my painting Roses in the Snow On view through August 16, 2017 JCC, 524 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 10 West Gallery - Group Show, June 2017 Reception: 1st Thursday - June 1 from 5-8pm 10 West Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 10 West Gallery - Group Show, September 2017 Reception: 1st Thursday, September 7 from 5-8pm 10 West Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA Architectural Foundation - Solo Show September 12 - October 20, 2017 Reception: October 6 from 5-7pm Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara 229 East Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 10 West Gallery - Group Show, December 2017 Reception: 1st Thursday - December 7 from 5-8pm 10 West Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA Have a happy and healthy summer!
all the best, Madeline
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4/11/2019 06:38:10 pm
I also run an art studio just like yours. I know that it is a difficult business to succeed in, but it is something that I truly love. Art has always been part of my life, in fact, I cannot remember a time when I was not drawing. Art was also the reason why I was able to be the person who I am today, without art, I am just a nobody. I have this art study to help foster other young artists.
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