Fall Walk, Patti Belbin

Fall Walk, Oil on Oil Paper, 16 x 20 Framed

 

All of my flowers of early fall, In buckets and vases on the patio table.

 

Playing with Art, Patti Belbin

I have found that when I have finished a run of productivity I need a break. I may not create anything or even think about art for days or weeks at a time. I need to move beyond what I have just finished, rest and recharge. New ideas will fill my brain and then it's time to play. Playing seems to be my bridge from one set of work to the next. During this experimental time, I avoid using my primary medium, oil and cold wax. Acrylics, pastels and oils with various additives applied in new ways on a variety of substrates fill my imagination and my workspace. Some go one to be used in other works and some become finished pieces in their own right. I encourage everyone to take some time to play.

 

Surf Crash, Patti Belbin

Surf Crash, Oil and Cold Wax, 16 x 16

 

Fluttering, Patti Belbin

Fluttering, Oil and Cold Wax, 16 x 20 Framed, Sold

 

Spring Frost, Patti Belbin

Spring Frost, Oil and Cold Wax, 16 x 120

 

Finding Joy, Patti Belbin

Finding Joy, Oil and Cold Wax, 10 x 22

 

Precious Moon, Patti Belbin

Precious Moon, Multi Media on Mulberry Paper, 15.5 Square Shadowbox

Painting at the Studio

Debbie and I were working at the studio this last Thursday, and this is the painting I decided to create (from a photo of my Poppy plant in bloom last year), for the WMSE Auction Fundraiser later this summer which will be held at the Pritzlaff Center in the Third Ward.  The Martini Girls have participated in this fundraiser for the last 4 years, and it's always a fun event!

Orange Poppy2_Acrylic_12x12

 

Recent work and meanderings.

 Had a wonderful day at the studio today.  We, Patti Belbin, Debbie Callahan, Erico Ortiz and I had the gallery open from 10 to 2pm, for our show "Martini Girls, Shaken and Stirred".  Anita Burgermeister and her mother, Elsa, were among those who stopped by to visit and see the show. Among my pieces at the show are:

                                                      Purple Iris; Watercolor; 12x9

                                                      Tulip Bunch; Pastel; 16x12

Yellow headed Blackbird; Watercolor; 

                                                      8x6
There is only next Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, to come see this fun and eclectic exhibit at Inspiration Studios, 1500 S. 73rd St. in West Allis, .

Magic Carpet Ride, Patti Belbin

Magic Carpet Ride, Oil and Cold Wax, 36 x 36

 

through, Patti Belbin

through, Oil and Cold Wax, 24 x 24, Sold
This work was for a show called "Transitions" and is my response to all the deaths I've experienced and how it has affected me.

 

Painting by Marcia Hochstetter

 

Oil and cold wax painting by Marcia Hero

TITLE (oil, cold wax, 12x12")
Available for purchase!

 

Frosted Yellow Blooms. D. Callahan

 

Sunday Afternoon. D. Callahan

 

The Martini Girls

 Marcia Hero, Marcia Hochstetter, Patti Belbin, and Debbie Callahan