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Happy Blackened Friday

For all my over-seas readers Black Friday is an American tradition following Thanksgiving, when you should overcook the left-over Turkey until it is well and truly charred, so you can then throw it away without feeling guilty and go out for Chinese instead.

At least, I think that's the gist of it

Whilst this is happening it is traditional to while away the smoke filled hours in the kitchen by leafing through the Catalogue Mountain, making a start on the holiday pressie list and optimizing your coupons

To share the joy of this holiday with my more far flung cousins, there is free worldwide shipping on all the goodies in my Etsy store this weekend. Just type ONFIRE in the coupon code at checkout

Happy Pie Day

Today's Pie - Cranberry and Walnut Tart - may have been lovingly hand baked by Mr Trader Joe but it was stalked, captured and brought home in triumph by yours truly - man those check-out lines can be brutal!

A la Mode, with Custard or as God Intended - which Pie are you Giving Thanks for today?

Last Orders at the Farmers Market

Blueberry Quartet : oil painting | 5x5" | SOLD

It is most definitely getting on for autumn. And that means that the Morris Plains Farmer's Market is coming to a close

Come bid farewell to another summer ritual this weekend in Morris Plains where local artisans will be displaying their creations alongside the tasty treats of Mother Nature

September 17th 10-2pm

Morris Plains, NJ (just 2 steps from the train station)

A Tasty Time at the 73 See Gallery

Opening Reception : Everyday Illuminations

A big thank you to everyone who braved the tempestuous weather to visit the show opening this Sunday. I am sure Mary's homemade apple cake was a delectable reward for your heroic efforts!

And an extra big thank you to all the people who bought a tasty little painting to take home with them - you made my Pie Day especially delicious

You can see all the pictures in the art show online or in the photo gallery of my facebook page And if you are in Montclair, NJ this summer then you can see the show for real until September 30th

73 See Gallery 73 Pine Street, Suite C Montclair, NJ 07042

www.73seegallery.com

And the Cookie Predicts....

...that my small oil painting will be chosen for the 22nd Annual NJ Small Works Show - Perfect Fit

WOW - spot on!

Wonder if those lottery numbers are any good?

June 10 - July 8 Perfect Fit 22nd Annual NJ Small Works Show at Mikhail Zakin Gallery The Art School at Old Church 561 Piermont Road Demarest, NJ www.tasoc.org

SWEET! - Affordable Art Fair : Montclair Art Museum

Revealed : oil painting  |  9x12"  | SOLD — Revealed : oil painting | 9x12" | SOLD

How juicy sweet!

The Affordable Art Fair at the Montclair Art Museum, will be showcasing 25 local artists chosen to display their work and better yet - everything will be under $500 The perfect weekend to discover an emerging talent and pick up a bargain before they hit the big time.

I will have a whole booth of small oil paintings and , yes, there may be one of two juicy citrus paintings, but I might have to throw in an onion or two, just so you know it's really me.

Their terrific Warhol and Cars exhibit will be ending soon and admission to the special exhibition will be half price admission all weekend. PLUS they will be 12 vintage Cadiallacs parked around the museum for you to be inspired by the real thing.

June 11 10-4pmJune 12 10-5pm

Affordable Art Fair Montclair Art Museum 3 South Mountain Ave Montclair, NJ 07042 www.montclairartmuseum.org

New Work : how many more tangerines?

Winter's Glow : oil painting  : 5x7"  |  SOLD — Winter's Glow : oil painting : 5x7" | SOLD

I wasn't aware just how much citrus fruit got painted this winter - satsumas, tangerines, grapefruits...no wonder I stayed fit and healthy and sniffle free

Stop by Kitchen a la Mode this weekend to sample the fruits of this winter's citrus obsession

Now...what to paint next?... anyone fancy limes?

June 3- 6 Kitchen a la Mode 19 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079-1716 www.kitchenalamode.net/

Studio Tour, South Orange and Maplewood

Alas - a previous engagement with a nephew in need of a squashing prevents me from attending this year's Studio Tour. I am sorry I won't be able to check out my friend Sarah Petruziello's brand spanking new studio, or to catch up with Jennifer' Takahashi's new large paintings, smile at Florence Wint's fabulous new collages or enjoy Joy Yagid's latest photos

Maybe you can take my place this year

Sunday June 5 11-5pm www.studiotoursoma.org/ Advance Tickets/Maps are available now

But even though I will not be posing as an honorary Maplewoodian this year, I will have work at two of the venues in downtown South Orange, perhaps making me an Honorary Orange-i-tang?

I would like to thank Ben from the very popular Kitchen a la Mode for clearing some space to show my kitchen and foodie flavored still life drawings and paintings. And when you are done there, take a hop over the road for a slurp of fresh squeezed lemonade at Stony's and sample the landscapes of local artists Annette Kushen, Denise Hardie, Elaine Durbach and yours truly of course.

June 3- 6 Kitchen a la Mode 19 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079-1716 www.kitchenalamode.net/

Summer 2011 Stonys 10 Sloan St South Orange, NJ 07079 www.stonysburgers.com/

Come for a Squelch at the Mayapple Festival

Spring Forest : hand embellished giclee print

The Weather Channel promises me that there will only be a 30% chance of scattered showers this Saturday. That's better than the 100% chance of rain forecast for the next 3 days. So if you have raging cabin fever by Saturday, then pull on your wellies and come out for a squelch through the woods to see what has sprung up - I'd hazard a guess at some wicked mushrooms.

I am going to try sacrificing a tomato again, as it worked so well last weekend, but I would grab an umbrella just in case!

Saturday May 21st Art Fair 10 - 4 pm

Guided Hikes Hike to Washington Rock 10am Stroll to Hemlock Falls 1pm Wildflower and Forest Preserve 3 pm

Live Music Millburn’s Dean Russo, acoustic guitar, 1 - 1:30 pm West Orange’s Dean Shot, blues combo, 1:30 - 2:30pm Headliner: Livingston Leo, 2:30 - 4pm

Location:

Essex County South Mountain Reservation

Summit Field (across from the dog park)

Crest Drive

South Orange, NJ

(map)

How to meet Museum Curators, Art Collectors and Gallery Owners

chakaia booker at Gallery 1978, Maplewood

This weekend will be the last chance to see the superb Chakaia Booker exhibit at Gallery 1978 in Maplewood. If you stop by on Sunday you can also participate in the panel discussion, where curators, collectors and artists will be discussing their roles in new art and the many opportunities for new artists

It will be a great opportunity to meet some movers and shakers in the local art scene and get some insights into their world

Sunday March 13, 2011 @ 3:00 pm FREE Gallery 1978, 1978 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ www.1978artscenter.org

Participants on the Panel:

Patricia Selden of Selden Associates, Fine Art Advisor, Art Collector

Alexandra Schwartz, Curator of Contemporary Art, MontlcairArt Museum,

Toni Thomas, Proprietor of Yema Gallery, Located in the Valley Arts District

Anne Dushanko Dobek, Installation Artist

Onnie Strother, Moderator, Former Arts Administrator, 1978 Maplewood Arts Center Board Member.