More Richard Diebenkorn

 
 The wonderful  Diebenkorn book, showing lots of the magnificent work hanging  in the de Young Museum.
 

Diebenkorn at the de Young

 

Last week I had a chance to see the Richard Diebenkorn exhibit at the deYoung Museum.  Now, all I can think about is going to see it again.  It is up until the end of Sept.

Here are Richard Diebenkorn's , "Notes to Myself on Beginning a Painting",

 1.  Attempt what is not certain. Certainty may or may not come later. It may then be a valuable delusion.

    2. The pretty, initial position, which falls short of completeness, is not to be valued, except as a stimulus for further moves.

3. Do search, but in order to find other than what is searched for.

4. Use and respond to the initial fresh qualities, but consider them absolutely expendable.

5. Don't discover a subject, of any kind.

6. Somehow do not be bored, but if you must, use it in action. Use it's destructive potential.

7. Mistakes can't be erased, but they can move you from your present position.

8. Keep thinking about Pollyanna.

9. Tolerate chaos.

10. Be careful only in a very perverse way.

by Richard Diebenkorn

Summer Clouds

 

12 X12, oil on panel.

Yellow Fields

 

6 X 6, oil on panel.

Happy July

June has come and gone, way too quickly.  Time is racing by, and now it's July. Whew!
Here is one more 12 X 12, now hanging at Chow Restaurant.
 

Summer Skies

 

One more 12 X 12 oil,  painted on a wood panel, using a brush and palette knife.

Land and Water

 

One more 12 X 12, oil on panel.

Water Ways, and Chow Restaurant

 

I have been busy painting some larger 12 X 12 panels. Here is the latest.The others will be posted soon. There will be seven paintings, including this one, on display, at Chow Restaurant, in Danville.  The exhibit will be ready for viewing, beginning today, and ending mid July.  Please come by, have a bite to eat, and take a look!

Lots of Red

One more little 4 X 4.

Gregory Kondos, at the Crocker Art Museum

I just had a chance to see the Gregory Kondos exhibit at the Crocker Art Museum.  His work is just beautiful, so huge, and impressive!  This exhibit will be up until May 19th. 

The Crocker Art Museum's original building, the Crocker family mansion.

 

The new wing, recently added, that is connected to the original museum. This building is a huge, super modern , space that adds room for even  more exhibits.

A Little Break

 

I've been working on several larger paintings, which is a challenge for me. In the midst of these larger paintings, I've been taking little breaks, and doing some, 4 X 4, mini paintings, just for fun!
Instant gratification!  More to come!
 

Lafayette Gallery Reception, April 21

 

Come one, come all!  Please join us at the annual spring reception at the Lafayette Gallery.
We will be opening the sculpture garden, with new work, both inside and out! Refreshments will be served.
Hope to see you there, 1 to 4 pm, this Sunday!

Paintings for The Collector Art Shop

 

The paintings for the Collector, were just delivered, all 16 of them. The exhibit opens March 19th.  The reception will be April 12th, 6 to 8. Hope to see you there!

Mostly Sunny

 

Forecast for tomorrow, March 13th, mostly sunny, Hi 81, Lo 47.

Sunny and Warming

 

Weather update, sunny and warming, high of 70, low of 37.

Slight Chance of Showers

 

Weather update for Friday, March 8th, slight chance of showers.

Studio Gallery, San Francisco

 

Good news!  Yesterday, I dropped off 4 paintings, at Studio Gallery, in San Francisco.
The new exhibit, Delicious, work inspired by food and drink, will open March 13th, and continue through April 14th.  Please come! 
The opening reception, will be Sun, March 17th,  2-6 pm.  Hope to see you there!

Rain Likely

 

Weather forecast for today, rain likely.

Mostly Cloudy, Chance of Rain

 

Today's weather forecast, mostly cloudy, with chance of rain.

One More

 

This was done right before we left for Puerto Vallarta, and am just now posting it.  It will be included in
The Collector exhibit.

Visiting, Page, in Puerto Vallarta

 

Just back from visiting the very talented, artist, and blogger, Page Railsback, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Page is lucky enough to be a part time resident, in the middle of this beautiful city.  She paints, and teaches, right here, during the winter months. Please see Page's fabulous paintings, on her blog, and website.




Brian, enjoying our time in beautiful, Puerto Vallarta. 

Thrilled to be in the warm weather, seeing the sunny skies, blue water,  pretty white buildings, and
 romantic sunsets. 

 

 

The Collector

 

Good news!   I will be part of a group exhibit at The Collector,  in Berkeley.  Please come!  The exhibit will begin on March 19th.  The reception will be Friday, April 12th, 6 to 8 pm.  The location is 2950 College Ave, in Berkeley. Hope to see you there!