Art in Bloom – Sunday, July 24th, 2011

On the first real summer day we’ve had this year, I welcomed almost 100 people to see my new studio space and my latest paintings.  I have been very fortunate to be able to use a loft studio space that a photographer friend of mine has replaced with a spacious, bright airy new studio.  Having a studio separate from my home but only 8 minutes away has added the discipline of working that I so missed.  The result of these past 2 ½ months were 7 paintings of both local harbour scenes and our life in Mexico.  My paintings were scattered around the garden as well as in the studio, which has about the best view one could ask for.  The big day drew people from the Horticultural Society who took in the gorgeous gardens in this ocean front property, people from the local camera club who came to photograph everything their eye could take in, and art admirers who just enjoyed the whole ambiance.

Visitors in the studio

Another set of visitors

The view from the studio - inspiring!