Two Workshops This Weekend!

The first one I am giving is a Pastel Still Life workshop sponsored by the Pastel Society of Southern California. This will be in Redondo Beach on Saturday 25th January from 10.30 - 4.30pm. Students will have some fun with color and composition. Cost $70. 310 920 2184 for more details

The second one will be presented by me and Steve Mirich at the Maxwell House in Pasadena for the California Art Club on the theme of Advancing Your Art Career: the Artist's Toolkit. Find out how the selection of art materials serves to create the final painted result. This will be on Sunday 26th January from 12 noon - 3pm. Cost $25 CAC members, $30 non-members. 626 583 9009 to register.

California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition

Well, it's time for the California Art Club Gold Medal Show on Saturday. There were sixteen jurors to sift through all the entries, and there is an impressive roster of about 150 artists exhibiting.

This year we are at the Autry, site of the recent Masters of the West Show. That was pretty impressive, so here's hoping we can match the power of that event.

My piece, "Long Beach Farewell" is a view from Cabrillo Beach after a particularly wet and windy storm. I always anticipate the end of Pacific storms, as they give rise to the most gorgeous, clean and interesting skies. This was no exception. This painting shows a balance between the freedom of the skies as it turns over to night, as the industrial dockland weighs below.

Visit the exhibition on-line, if you are not in Los Angeles, by visiting cac@californiaartclub.org