A great day

Inspiration comes from so many places... and these past two weeks have really just been so full of family and friends that the words for it are hard to find. Events like witnessing unions I never thought I would see, hearing from old friends who are putting together a long overdue gathering, going to a fabulously touching art opening at the Norman Rockwell Museum (for Jeanne Steig and William Steig), meeting the mother of my daughter's boyfriend for the first time, and then, for the hundreth umpteenth millionth time (really...how many times is that?!), having a laugh with a neighbor. When my world feels right, my purpose feels right. And color is very good.

Blue Moon exhibit coming in August. Brian Crowley, Rose Bryant

Here is a sneak peek at one of my paintings ("Pond in New Hampshire" 8x10 acrylic on canvas) for the Blue Moon exhibit I am doing with photographer Brian Crowley this August and September. The first time I heard of Brian's work was years ago when he was photographing trees... from the top (way up in the top).... looking down through the branches and the leaves to the ground. The perspective is stunning.... something you would never see unless you are a tree climber. His spin for the Blue Moon show?... We'll have to wait and see. Our reception is Friday, September 10, 5-7. Mark your calendar... more info to come. Currently, one of my friends, Ethel Hills, has her beautiful abstract landscape work up now... the party is this Friday, 5-7.

Last minute teacher gifts are in my studio for those of you looking for a spot of color for someone special. Postcard 10-packs with envelopes are $10 and the tiny paintings are $22 for the olives and $26 for all others. The tiny paintings here are some of my favorites... Are the cats watching olives?.... or are they watching bugs? Just shoot me an email if you want to pop by and see what's in. I have more than 200 tiny paintings and about 80 card packs. Have a great day.... I hope it includes lots of color!

Rose Bryant at the Drift Gallery

Wow... It has been a while! We just got back from a family member's beautiful wedding in Greensboro NC. Weddings are so crazy and wonderful... happiness, excitement, new faces, and conversation. Congratulations to John and Shandra!

On the art front.... my friend Ali Goodwin just had a grand opening at her new gallery in Kittery, Maine... the Drift Contemporary Art Gallery. She invited me to show a couple of pieces, so take a look and stop in sometime.

"Yellow Gold Cosmos" below has just found a new home. It is a three panel painting with a total size of 48x20 inches that was on exhibit at the Willow in downtown Exeter. I look forward to finding out the new owner's thoughts and where they decided to hang it... I always love to hear the story.

SOLD

Friday 1-7 and Saturday 10-4, Join us!

SOLD This painting is hot off the easel. It has already gone with Mandeville Canyon Designs and Morr Interiors to Sea Glass Village Resort Community in Wells, Maine. It is of Nubble Light and is a large 36 x 52 acrylic on board... more info about that installation later. The images, though, of the painting progress for this piece will be at our open house this weekend along with lots of other fun and some really nice artists and designers. So for all you students of process.... come and take a look. Snack, chat, and take in some color. Hope to see you this Mother's Day Weekend!

Swaying Grasses

SOLD   "Swaying Grasses" is a three-panel, 54x36, acrylic on canvas. It was recently picked up from the Willow in downtown Exeter by its new owner. I hope it brings years of pleasure to her... it was a fun one to work on. This may sound a little silly, but many of my paintings take on a special meaning for me.... I remember a process...how I mixed a color, how the composition was determined, or even the smell of the day. This one was created using plant materials from my garden as a guide directly on the canvas. I was outside, in the sun on a really calm day.... very happy to be able to do what I do.