Mother and Child Meet Bischoff and Park
16"X12"
Oil on Canvas
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Grannie's Wine Glass
Grannie's Wine Glass
6"X8"
Oil on Wood Panel
It's kind of amazing to think of everything Grannie's crystal has been through. First that she was able to negotiate leaving Germany with her family and possessions. I may have gotten the year wrong. But it was late and this was what the family was offered. A German businessman would buy the old family mill business for $1. In exchange, he would see to it that the whole family could leave with their possessions. I wish I knew more details. But I do remember it involved her being in a public lady's room and slipping money under the stall. Not sure if she was paying, or receiving. I think it was the latter.
Once in London, there were the bombings. They went to the country and sewed valuables into the hems of their curtains.
In the 1950s the crystal followed her by ship to San Francisco where they survived my childhood, the 1989 earthquake, my children, and numerous special celebrations. Including recent trips to my studio to star in this series of paintings.
6"X8"
Oil on Wood Panel
It's kind of amazing to think of everything Grannie's crystal has been through. First that she was able to negotiate leaving Germany with her family and possessions. I may have gotten the year wrong. But it was late and this was what the family was offered. A German businessman would buy the old family mill business for $1. In exchange, he would see to it that the whole family could leave with their possessions. I wish I knew more details. But I do remember it involved her being in a public lady's room and slipping money under the stall. Not sure if she was paying, or receiving. I think it was the latter.
Once in London, there were the bombings. They went to the country and sewed valuables into the hems of their curtains.
In the 1950s the crystal followed her by ship to San Francisco where they survived my childhood, the 1989 earthquake, my children, and numerous special celebrations. Including recent trips to my studio to star in this series of paintings.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Grannie's Cream Pitcher
Grannie's Cream Pitcher
6"X6"
Oil on Wood Panel
This goes with "Grannie's Sugar Bowl", posted on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009.
Grannie spirited her prize possessions out of Germany at the zero hour in 1939. They are in my hands now, and I think I will memorialize her by painting them, one by one.
6"X6"
Oil on Wood Panel
This goes with "Grannie's Sugar Bowl", posted on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009.
Grannie spirited her prize possessions out of Germany at the zero hour in 1939. They are in my hands now, and I think I will memorialize her by painting them, one by one.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Lunch
Lunch with Man in the Bow Tie
12"X12"
Oil on Canvas
Well this is a bit much. I like the man. Actually I love the man and the lunch was delicious. And the maroon banquet has great reflecting properties. But I might do another with less of that painting in it. Maybe. We'll see.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Boy and Fish
Boy and Fish
12"X6"
Oil on Canvas
The actual title should be Boy in the Yellow Boots. Or maybe, Mother Standing By. Or Boy Kicking Up His Heels. But back to painting fish. And motion. And light. Do I know what I am doing? No I do not.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Ladies Looking at Fish
Ladies Looking at Fish Looking at Ladies6"X8"
Oil on Wood panel
I went to the California Academy of Sciences last week. To see the new building in action. Adults and children entranced by fish swimming in brightly lit seas. Each exhibit a glowing little artwork in motion. Teeming with life.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Mallard Circle
Mallard Circle
12"X12"
Oil on Canvas
SOLD
Long walk along the Mill Valley bike path with a dear friend, birds everywhere, and these ducks!
A perfect Wednesday morning.
12"X12"
Oil on Canvas
SOLD
Long walk along the Mill Valley bike path with a dear friend, birds everywhere, and these ducks!
A perfect Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
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