We took a trip to Zion, Brice and Arches National Monuments a few years ago, and I just now decided to paint a "hoodoo" from Brice. I am trying to perfect the painting of rocks. These "hoodoos" are weathered by wind, water and erosion to form interesting shapes with beautiful, warm colors.

You can see that the colors are awesome in life and offer a lot to paint.

We went to see the Georgia O'Keefe/Ansel Adams exhibit at SFMOMA when we were in SF last Thursday. It is interesting how they became infatuated with the same kind of scenery...Santa Fe, floral, and haunting landscapes. They also were friends even though they were 18 years apart in age. Check this event out at: SFMOMA

Cabaret in Paris

Recently, I placed a painting in the family room of the "Au Lapin Agile Cabaret" which is still a favorite haunt of Parisian's in Montmatre, Paris. It is the former hot spot for Modigliani and Picasso. It is the logo on the sign of the rabbit carrying a bottle of wine that gives the nightclub the name of the "Nimble Rabbit." It is a large painting of watercolor on yupo paper.

Coming soon to the Los Altos library will be the show from Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Association. The "Interpretations Show" will feature work that depicts poetry. Location:
Los Altos Library
13 S. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Dates July 1-August 14, 2009
Check library website for hours: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/losaltos