Showtime!

"Kimono Swing #1" 2019, oil, mixed media on panel, 24 x 24". (Photo credit: Margot Geist) SOLD

Ready for the Opening!

Weyrich Gallery, an installation view: "In a Japanese Garden, Revisited"

"In a Japanese Garden, Revisited" opens tomorrow (Friday, May 3) at the Weyrich Gallery in Albuquerque. Valerie and Gary have done a beautiful job setting up my exhibit. I am so grateful!

I hope everyone who comes to see the show tomorrow evening or during the month of May enjoys this creative endeavor. 

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Happy May Day!

"Earth Sun Rain", 2019. Mixed media on panel, 12x12"

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Sneak Preview #4...And help from an Art Friend

"Rose Petal Kimono", 2019. Mixed media, rose petals on panel, 20x16. (Photo credit: Margot Geist)

Saturday afternoon I finished up all the framing and wiring and delivered 24 pieces of art to the Weyrich Gallery for my exhibit "In a Japanese Garden, Revisited.". Ahhhhhh....now I can relax a bit until this Friday evening's opening from 5-8:30pm.

Although most colors in the pink family are not ones I use very often, I love the color of the background on this painting. It's called Persian Rose, a Williamsburg Handmade Oil pigment made by Golden Paints. 

But when I was deciding which hue to choose, I thought of my friend Annabelle Meacham, an artist who lives and works in Memphis, TN. Annabelle is a bold colorist, and it came to my mind, "What color would Annabelle choose?" I grabbed the Persian Rose and painted it in. Perfect! 

Thank you, Annabelle, for being an inspiration for this painting!

(You can see more of Annabelle's work at LRoss Gallery.)

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Sneak Preview #3

"Kimono (with Bell and Horse)", 2019, mixed media & collage, 12x12

Last summer I experimented with acrylic pour paintings, starting with a 2-hour workshop at our local Artisan's Art Supply store. It was a lot of fun and I did several more pour paintings in my studio—one which became the kimono image posted today.

This piece will be included in my upcoming "In a Japanese Garden, Revisited" exhibit, opening next Friday, May 3, at Weyrich Gallery in Albuquerque. If you're in town, please come by to see the show.

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Sneak Preview #2...and Happy Spring!

"Spring Kimono", 2019, mm on rice paper mounted on panel, 12x12"

Such a lovely day in New Mexico it has been: sunny, warm, with lilacs blooming, irises ready to burst forth, and little rose buds forming. 

In honor of the day and the season I'm posting "Spring Kimono", another painting to be including in my May exhibit, "In a Japanese Garden, Revisited" opening Friday, May 3, at the Weyrich Gallery in Albuquerque.

Happy Spring to all!

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Sneak Preview ....Revisiting a Japanese Garden

Original: White Blossoms & Clematis, 2019, mixed media on panel, 12x12"  (Photo Credit: Margot Geist)

In just a a couple of weeks, my new exhibit "In a Japanese Garden, Revisited" will open at the Weyrich Gallery in Albuquerque.

Today's image—White Blossoms & Clematis—is the piece I selected for the postcard invitation announcing the opening on Friday, May 3, 5-8:30pm.

Once again, this body of work presents a variety of of kimonos and flowers inspired by Japanese forms and sensibility. 

In many of the paintings the kimono shape mergers with its surroundings of flowers and foliage to express the ideals of beauty and harmony of "Man in Nature". In other pieces, design and traditions from other cultures are melded as a purely abstraction fusion of decorative imagery.

Of course, the ultimate goal is Beauty.

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It's been awhile....

SOLD: "Winter Ice", acrylic, mixed media on canvas, 6x6, 2018.

It's been quite awhile since I've posted on this blog. I moved last year, and part of that effort has been establishing my studio at my new location. I have a new larger work space with wonderful natural light, and a great view of the Sandia Mountains, too!

Now that I have my new studio established, I will no long be working at the Harwood Art Center. Last Friday was my final Harwood open studio event. It was bittersweet, since I've been a "Harwood Artist" on and off since moving to New Mexico over two decades ago. 

Although I'll be gone, I'm sure there'll be a new artist working in there within a month, who will be just as thrilled as I was to have a creative space and environment to grow and thrive. 

Good wishes to that Artist, and many thanks to the Staff and Harwood Artists I've gotten to know over the years—especially Sue Pine who has been my studio mate since last May. Happy painting to you too, Sue, in your new space!
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New Artworks...

"TiPlant Tropicale", 2018, mixed media on rice paper, 10"x8" framed size

This is a new version of the TiPlant image I just finished up last week. Now that the weather is heating up and summer is on its way, I hand colored this digital drawing with some "hot" tropical colors. It was a fun one to do!

Also, check out my Instagram account: ArtByCarolAdamec. Thanks!

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See the exhibit online...

SOLD! "Garden Diptych I", 2017, mixed media on rice paper.

Last Friday night's opening for "Movers and Shakers" at the New Mexico Cancer Center was great! I sold the artwork shown above and enjoyed conversations with dear friends and new acquaintances. To all who came by and said "Hello," I appreciate your support. Thank you!

The entire exhibit is posted online and can be viewed here: A Gallery With a Cause. The exhibit continues through May 19 and can be viewed by contacting Alexandria Tavarez, (505) 828-3791 or alexandriat@NMCCfoundation.org.

I plan to revisit the exhibit myself, so see all the wonderful artwork by the 20 other artists in the show. It's quite a feast for the eye.
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Whatcha doing Saturday night?

Invitation to Harwood Open Studios, Saturday, March 3, 2018, 5-8pm

I'm getting ready to go to tonight's opening reception for Movers and Shakers exhibit at the NM Cancer Center (see my last post on Feb 27); and thought I'd better post this invitation for tomorrow night's Harwood Open Studios. (Yes, it's a busy weekend!)

So come on down to the Harwood Art Center at 1114 7th NW (at Mountain Road) between 5 and 8pm and enjoy an evening of art, exhibits, installations, music, refreshments, and food trucks. This is the Harwood's community celebration called "Encompass", and  it's always a big night for the Harwood studio artists, collectors, buyers, enthusiasts, and lookers.

My studio is S-5, upstairs on the South Wing. Come thru the South Gallery and duck around the fun, colorful floating fish that the kids made. I'll be there!

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You're Invited...

I am one of 21 artists in this exhibit "Movers and Shakers" at the New Mexico Cancer Center's Gallery With a Cause. The exhibit opens this Friday, March 2, with an opening reception from 5:30-8:30pm, at the Center, located at 4901 Lang Ave NE in Albuquerque. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. Parking is plentiful and free, and light refreshments will be served.

I am very pleased to have 25 artworks in the show, and to be among so many fine artists included in this exhibit curated by Regina Held.

Come and enjoy the evening!

The exhibit continues through May 19, 2018, and may be viewed by appointment by contacting Alexandria Tavarez via email: alexandriat@nmccfoundation.org or by calling 505.828.3791. The exhibit may also be viewed online at GalleryWithACause.org

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

"Hearts and Flowers #4", 2018. Mixed media on rice paper.

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Ti Plant in Moonlight

"Starry Night in the Garden #3", 2018, mixed media on rice paper, 14"x11"

Yes, I do "re-use" and reinvent images, to see what other possibilities can result. So this version of the ti plant is set in the garden at night. 

I LOVE moonlight as a light source, working in all those luscious blues, greens, and cool colors--and of course, making little silver metallic dots for stars!
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Now Showing...

Left: "Elena Gallegos, Autumn", oil on panel, 5"x7"
Center: "Bear Canyon", mixed media, 10x8"
Right: "The Quiet Place" oil on panel, 6x8"

I did the paintings pictured above en plein air a few years ago and was very pleased to have all three  accepted for exhibit at the Tortuga Gallery, 901 Edith Blvd SE in Albuquerque, in the "Sandia Mountain Art Show." The Sandias on the east side of Albuquerque are a favorite subject for many artists in this area--for writers and poets, too! So this was a popular exhibit for artists and viewers alike. The opening reception was Friday, but the show continues through February 24.
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New and Improved...

"Tea House Bouquet", 2018. Mixed media on rice paper, 10x8 framed.
From the series, In a Japanese Garden.

This is another "re-do" of a piece I did awhile back. The colors are much more vibrant and application of the color pencil more "painterly." Who knows...maybe I'll do this in oil one of these days.
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A Gift to Love...

I just received this gift from my sister in the mail yesterday...a book of haiku with lovely Japanese prints. My favorite kind of book: mostly pictures and not too much text. Thank you, Dear Sister!
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"Coming Spring" Kimono

"Coming Spring Kimono", 2018, mixed media on rice paper, 14"x11" framed.

My first new artwork of 2018 is dedicated to all those folks in places with icy cold, snow, and wintry weather. Keep warm! Take heart! Spring will come.
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"Dress-Up Kimono" Re-do

"Dress Up Kimono"(Re-Do) 2018, mixed media on rice paper, 14"x 11" framed.

Took this artwork back to the studio and re-did the coloring and patterning. I like this version better.

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Happy New Year...and back to work

Returned home from picking up my unsold artwork from Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, which ended December 16 (I was pleased to have sold 10 pieces during the exhibit.); and hung it up in my studio. I cleaned and set up my studio for the New Year, and it felt great to be ready to get back to work.

Happy New Year! And thank you for your readership.