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First Fall Art Show this Sunday, Livingston NJ

As it was cold enough this morning for my heating to kick in, it seems the sun has finally set on summer. Sunglasses, scarf, gloves and coat required to walk the dog means it is most definitely fall.

And the Fall Art Shows are beginning this Sunday at the Livingston Oval in NJ. The show will co-inside with a town-wide picnic in celebration of Livingston's Bicentennial, so it should be a fun day.

Oh dear... there appear to be 5 shows looming in my calendar in the next month - must get cracking!

Time to put away my strappy sandals and pull on some work boots

 

Sunday, September 22nd 11-5pm Art at the Oval Town Green Robert H. Harp Drive Livingston, NJ

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2014 : Indecently Early Bird Special 30% off 2014 calendars

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Well my summer vacation is nearly over, so this is the last chance for you to grab 2014 at 30% discount. The secret discount pages will disappear September 14th - just before the Fall & Holiday Art Fair season begins

I may be hanging out at the beach right now, paddling with the dog and sipping wine as the sun sets over the bay, but the shop is still open...and I do love the smell of Paypal in the morning!

If you are having trouble playing with the online shopping cart, just drop me an email with what you need ~ jo@bradney.com. I can do low-tech too.

Shop The Indecently Early Bird Special Event now! ends September 14th

 When I get back from the seaside I shall be adding them to the Etsy shop at full price - but for now they are all yours - so catch them whilst you can Early Birdies!

 

pssst - free worldwide shipping for 2 weeks only!

elegant wall calendat for 2014

Soul of SoMa moves on

blueberries still life oil painting 8x8" | SOLD

Blueberry Rinse still life oil painting 8x8"    SOLD

If you missed the show celebrating TEN years of South Orange & Maplewood Studio Tour, then you now have a second chance.

The show has traveled on to Maplewood Library, where you can stop by for the rest of the summer

August 8th - September 2013TEN : The Soul of SOMA Maplewood Library 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ maplewoodlibrary.org

Take an Small Art Break in Brooklyn

Can't make it to Brooklyn? - Grab yourself something tall and cool and enjoy some of my favorites at the Small Works show at Trestle Gallery in Brooklyn, NY.

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July 26th – August 9th 2013

Visitor Information Address: 168 7th Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Hours: Monday through Friday, 11AM – 6PM, Saturdays by appointment Website: www.trestlegallery.org

Like what you see? Check out their websites Rachel Sharp Marcy Sperry Stacey Holloway Michael Aurbach Nimer Aleck

Afternoon Candy is Off to Brooklyn, New York

Afternoon Candy : 9x12" : still life oil painting    SOLD

wow - quite exciting,  Afternoon Candy is off to Brooklyn for the summer. I can't wait to see the piece on the postcard below - "Lost Gained" by Christine LoFaso - you know how I love noodle boxes and fortune cookies! Might have to spend my prize money on some Art instead of Pie!

July 26th - August 9th 2013

Visitor Information Address: 168 7th Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Hours: Monday through Friday, 11AM – 6PM, Saturdays by appointment Website: www.trestlegallery.org

For Small Works 2013, Trestle presents the work of 33 artists from the United States and abroad. In keeping with Trestle Gallery's past Small Works exhibitions, all of the work on display is 12 x 12 x 12 inches or smaller. This limited scale allows visitors to have an intimate experience with the art before them and showcases how relatively small pieces can make a strong visual impact. Despite the unifying scale of each piece, the artwork is extremely varied across media and subject matter.

Participating Artists

Elisabeth Ajtay, Nimer Aleck, Arshes Anasal, Michael Aurbach, Jo Bradney, Travis Childers, John Cichon, Calum Craik, Matthew Davey, Tamara Embrey, Lisa Fiore, Stacey Holloway, Case Jernigan, Marissa Jezak, Jacquelynn LaPlante, Christine LoFaso, Laura Melosh, Yu-Chun “Pony” Ma, Janet Pedersen, Laura PetrovichCheney, Emily Pettigrew, Taney Roniger, Esther Ruiz, Rachel Sharp, Marcy Sperry, Merrill Steiger, Vincent Straquandanio, Candice Strongwater, James Vanderberg, Amy Weil, Jeanne Wilkinson, Rose Wong

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Help me Win $500!

This is a quick reminder that you can still vote for the Peoples Choice Award at the Celebration show and help me win $500. You don't have to register or give away personal info, just click the link and choose your favorite painting...hopefully your favorite is the stack of gooey chocolatey doughnuts Thank you to all you stars who have voted so far! If you haven't Please Vote Now

Star Spangled Splurge : oil painting : 24x18"

http://www.connectionsforart.com/ArtGuildNJ/RSI/Celebration_2013/PeoplesChoiceAward.html

See the show in the flesh until June 29th

Celebration RSI Bank 1500 Irving Street Rahway, NJ 07065 rsibanking.com

Not Mushroom in Here - so stop by early!

Baby Bella mushrooms still life oil painting 8x8"

Unlike yesterday, today we will have A/C, fresh ice from the freezer and I can at least get a caffeine fix on a regular basis with Dunkin Donuts just across the road. Might have to indulge in a doughnut or two throughout the day. Stop by 1978 Gallery today to see 6 splendid local artists doing their thing.

I love Joy Yagid's new amazing owl photos...and she has a very scary wall of eyes!

Joy Yagid at 1978 Gallery 2013
Joy Yagid at 1978 Gallery 2013

Florence Wint's wall is joyful, with crazy color, sparkles and fun.

Florence Wint at 1978 Gallery 2013
Florence Wint at 1978 Gallery 2013

Evelyn Graves' jazz inspired collages are so cool you can hear the music in her pictures.

Evelyn Graves at 1978 Gallery 2013
Evelyn Graves at 1978 Gallery 2013

Luis Alves collages may be thought provoking, but they usually make me smile whilst my ideas of fashion and beauty are being gently tweaked and tested.

Luis Alves Collage at 1978 Arts Center 2013
Luis Alves Collage at 1978 Arts Center 2013

I haven't seen Allan Wood's new work yet, but he always has some very interesting photographs. I particularly like the more abstract quality of some of his landscapes and close-up shots of nature - stay tuned to Facebook for some updated pics

Me? Well I was only half way set-up on Friday, so come by today to see the finishing touches

Jo Bradney oil paintings at 1978 Gallery 2013
Jo Bradney oil paintings at 1978 Gallery 2013

Sunday, June 2nd, 11-5pm South Orange Maplewood Studio Tour 1978 Arts Center, 1978 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ studiotoursoma.org

Sushi Boy and Wasabi Dog

Sushi Boy and Wasabi Dog : oil on paper : 12x9.5" | SOLD

Sushi Boy and Wasabi Dog : oil on paper : 12x9.5" | SOLD

Stop by Caldwell today to meet Sushi Boy and his faithful companion. I hope we'll be in the shade!

Saturday, June 1st 10-5pm

Art on the Avenue Bloomfield Avenue (I shall be between Gould and Brookside) Caldwell, NJ 07006 caldwellmerchants.com

New Oil Paintings at Last! - Blueberry Rinse

blueberries still life oil painting 8x8" | SOLD

At LAST! the juicy new oil paintings are making their way out of the studio, onto the scanner and out into the wwworld. They are gradually making their way down to the basement for a coat of varnish, ready for framing for the summer art fairs.

I have about 20 new pieces to share with you over the next few weeks, and I might be needing just a wee bit of help with all those titles.

This little chap got a head start into a frame and out into the real world. Blueberry Rinse will be part of TEN, an exhibit to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The South Orange, Maplewood Studio Tour. (psst - I'll be sneaking in as an honorary Maplewoodian again this year)

May 23 - Saturday, June 23, 2013 TEN Pierro Gallery 5 Mead St. South Orange, NJ 973.378.7754 pierrogallery.org

Small Wonders (and furry spider suits) in Annapolis, MD

Red Velvet Ruffles : oil painting | SOLD

The Small Wonders show in Annapolis, MD is a great spot to pick up something for your special someone, even if they are impossible to buy for. For instance,  I bet they haven't got a cute hand knitted spider sweater. I'm told it's what all the best dressed arachnids have on their Christmas list this year

November 30 – December 28, 2012Reception: Thursday, December 6th, 6-8pmSmall Wonders MFA Circle Gallery 18 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 mdfedart.com

Hand knitted spider sweater, by Jen Liu