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oh no! Synchronized Small Works

How odd! All my small works shows open on the same day. How did they do that? Did I miss a meeting?Or maybe this an ominous portent. Is this a sign of a particularly harsh winter to come?

I will add be more news and pictures throughout the week, but here's the list to help you plan your Christmas shopping

December 1&2, 8&9 2012 Member Preview : Friday November 30th 7-9pm BANG! 7 1978 Arts Center 1978 Springfield Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07041 1978artscenter.org

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

November 30- December 22, 2012 Reception: December 7th 7-10pm Small Format, Affordable Art Exhibition Alfa Art Gallery 108 Church St New Brunswick, NJ 08901 alfaart.org

November 30th - February 16th, 2013 Reception: Friday November 30th 6-9pm 29th Annual Metro Show City Without Walls 6 Crawford Street Newark, NJ 07102 cwow.org

Rain Venue for Livingston Art Fair

Sprinkle Smush : mini still life painting of donuts

Due to the rotten weather expected today, Art at the Oval will be held in the Auxiliary Gym of the Livingston High School, 11-5pm.

The High School is on the oval in Livingston at 30 Robert Harp Drive and parking will be available in the lot on Madonna Drive, adjacent to the high school, at the high school and around the oval.

Admission is free and there will be art and crafts and face painting for children, as well as demonstrations by artists and crafters.

Sculptor

Freya Gervasi,

will demonstrate throwing clay on a wheel

Jean Davidson

will instruct in the creation of an accordion book, with materials provided by the Arts Council;

A scratch art project will be presented by

Ekaterina Kardonova

;

A murals project and a Printing project will be presented by

Ivan Grosz

;

Painter

Laurie Harden

will provide an opportunity to have a charcoal portrait created on site;

Music and art programs will be offered by the

Do-Re-Mi School of Music and the Arts

;

The Sun and Chocolate Singing group

will be singing various excerpts from Broadway Shows directed by Nana Gray;

There will be live music provided by

Paul Stefany

, a musician and composer, who is a teacher in the Livingston School District.

LOTS of fun, and all FREE admission

11-5pm Auxiliary Gym of the Livingston High School 30 Robert Harp Drive Livingston, NJ

Map It

A Salty Reflection

Salty Reflection : oil on paper : 9.5” x 12.5”

I love the deep rich brown of soy sauce, such a beguiling mixture of opacity and translucence. And the reflection in the white plate brings out those spicy orange undertones

There are lots of good brushy bits (an artistic technical term) which I'm quite pleased with. I think painting larger is definitely started to have an impact on my small still life paintings, with more expressive brushstrokes and intense saturated color left visible for you to enjoy.

Olympic Size Clean-Up

It's a delicious irony that the athletic prowess on display in London this fortnight has inspired me to sit on the sofa for 2 weeks, glued to the TV. I am now afloat with all the tea and biscuits. All that idle hand time means I now have super clean brushes, so normal art service should resume soon And speaking of delicious irony, check out this amazing paper sculpture from Yuken Teruya. There are more photos and paper sculptures on the website, so click the link and take a mini Art Break

http://www.davidbsmithgallery.com/work/detail/notice-forest-what-victory-tastes-like-london

Yuken Teruya Notice-Forest: What Victory Tastes Like/ London

McDonald’s paper bag, glue

4.75 x 7 x 11.5 in. (12.1 x 17.8 x 29.2 cm)

Which Calendar is your Favorite?

In case you missed the newsletter this month, this is a heads-up that the 2013 desk calendars are here and shipping now! AND they are at 30% discount until August 25th

click here to see all 12 tasty treats

If you are still tickling your taste buds with the 2012 calendar, you can just get a top up and reuse your easel next year

So which is your Favorite? do you love the cute, artsy wooden easel best?

Or prefer the simple minimalist plastic easel?

I need your help!

Last year I had several inquiries for wall calendars - I guess not every office is cut out for a cute mini desk calendar! So this year I will also be selling 8.5x11" wall calendars. But I need your help. I'm finding it really hard to guess the potential interest in this new project - should I order 50 or 500?

So for the next month you can pre-order wall calendars at the discount price of $10. Not only will you get a fantastic deal, but you will also be helping me to finance the first print run.

mmmmmmm new Tasty Wall Calendar for 2013

Click here to see all 12 images included

Please feel free to forward this offer to as many friends as you think may be interested. The deal is good until August 15th and I will ship your calendars August 31st - (worldwide shipping included in the price)

ooey gooey sweet deliciousness in Montclair

Gallery U will be offering up some tempting treats this summer with their new show "Confection"

Stop by the opening on Thursday 29th June and treat your taste buds to some delicious morsels from many local bakeries whilst you feast your eyes on the talent of your local artists

(I believe there may be pie)

June 28 - July 28

Opening Reception : Thursday June 28, 6-9pm

Confection

Gallery U 179 Glenridge Ave Montclair, NJ 07042

www.gallery-u.blogspot.com

A trash heap with silver service?

I am getting some great feedback from the “Carbon Footprints” exhibition at the Park Avenue Club

It seems people are really enjoying sipping their cocktails and munching their posh nosh, amongst my inedible remains and dusty discards.

The restaurant is for members only, so call ahead for a good time to visit the show between sittings : (973) 301-8233

April 16 - September 10 2012

Carbon Footprints Park Avenue Club 184 Park Avenue Florham Park, NJ www.parkavenueclub.com

Studio Tour on Sunday

A unique Back Stage Pass to over 60 artists studios and local gallery spaces across South Orange and Maplewood, featuring nearly 60 painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists, and multimedia artists.

A great chance to see the artists in their natural habitats. To see their materials laid out, their sketches, the view from the studio window... the discarded snacks and coke cans under the drafting table...and maybe pick-up a memento or two

stop by the Preview show at the Pierro Gallery for a sampling of the work. Or plan your self guided tour on the spiffy new website www.studiotoursoma.org

Studio Tour : Sunday June 3rd 11-5pm

Artists Studio Tour : Jo Bradney 1978 Maplewood Arts Center 1978 Springfield Avenue Maplewood, New Jersey www.studiotoursoma.org

Preview/Post View Pierro Gallery Baird Center 5 Mead Street South Orange NJ 07004 www.pierrogallery.org

Affordable Art Fair at Montclair Art Museum

I am really enjoying painting these mini morsels. Up close they have an abstract quality, where you can enjoy the patterns, colors and brushstrokes. As you get further away, those patterns of colors and blobs of paint dissolve into a tasty little picture

Today is the Affordable Art Fair at Montclair Art Museum where you can meet 25 local artists in the beautiful Leir Hall Assembly Room.

All the art will be priced under $500, in fact these little Morsels are only $75 - so you can help support local emerging artists while expanding your own collection, without breaking the bank!

After you have enjoyed the Fair and the live music, continue your art fest with free admission to the Museum

Check out the current exhibits

Saturday June 2, 10-5pm (includes FREE admission to the Museum) Affordable Art Fair Montclair Art Museum 3 South Mountain Ave Montclair, NJ 07042 www.montclair-art.com

Select from art made by a diverse group of artists offering pieces at prices under $500. Help support local and emerging artists while expanding your own collection! Visitors will also have the opportunity to hear local musicians, sponsored by Whole Foods Market Montclair. PLUS free admission to the Museum

*Participating Artists* Luis Alves Collage, Alina Bliach, Jo Bradney, Aric Calfee, Gabrielle D’Angelo, Liz Demaree, Robyn Ellenbogen, Susan Fidlon, Michael Hart, Linda A. Ippolito, Ji Yong Kim, Wendy Letven, Maria Lupo, Cathy Pilkin, Adam Pitt, Christopher Reach, Brandon Rechten, Janice Reis, Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar, Christine Soccio, Lisa Stoeffel, Doreen Tighe, Victoria Tullo, and Julian Weitzenfeld.