Sunning, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Sunning, 2012, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on board, 5"x7"

 

 

Early Bird will be a gift for a Robin this Christmas

 

 

Sunday Morning Walk will be a gift for a woman who loves to walk on the beach.  Her husband peeked through the window of the Studio, liked my style, and contacted me.  Since neither of them read the blog (yet) I don't think I'm giving away secrets! 

 

Marco artist Judy Chinski and I helped out artist friend Betty Newman at the reception for her show.  She has a pop-up gallery at the Mercado in Naples, FL, courtesy of a partnership between the United Arts Council.  Her space is right across from the movies, and a her paintings look terrific with plenty of space to spread out.  There was a good turnout and she was happy to have support, and we had a great time, too, talking about her work rather than our own.  She'll only be there a few more days if you have the opportunity to stop in. 

 



Waitin' for the Worm, 2012, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on board, 7"x5"

The early bird gets the worm, and this robin is patiently waiting his reward. 

I've been invited and will be showing in a gallery in Portland, Maine this summer with a number of other local artists.  Their will be an August 3 reception, and I'm trying to work it out so I can attend.  Save the date if you're in the area. 

My usual Everglades scenes aren't appropriate to the non-tropical north east, so I'm working up a number of small paintings that might appeal there, and the change is nice for me.  Flowers, birds, boats and small sea-scapes might be better, so you'll see more of them in my work as we get closer.