Monday, August 24, 2009

Swirly Sunflowers and Guan Yin and the Earth Dragon

I've made a habit of painting out in the backyard during the best hours of sunlight.  Once the shade takes over, it's time to stop.  My backyard is such a sanctuary for me, right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle - I love it!  It is protected by two fabulous cedar trees that are the tallest trees on the block (great feng shui!) and a walnut tree that is squirrel territory.  

The flowers in my neighborhood are breathtaking!  Part of the blessing of having such a high-energy dog is that I get to take long walks with her every day and check out all the stunning flower gardens around here.  I swear that I did not steal these fiery sunflowers from someone's yard, though.  These were inspired by Trader Joe!  Now I am painting... 

Swirly Flowers!!!   Swirly Sunflowers!!!  They will make their first appearance at this weekend's festival in one of the most beautiful places on earth - LAKE TAHOE!!!

I promise to have a new featured original at every art festival that I show at this year.  In fact, these weekend I will have my Swirly Sunflowers and Guan Yin and the Earth Dragon.  

Guan  Yin is calming down the Earth Dragon from charging ahead too fast.  She brings peace and protection to the feisty forward progression of the Earth Dragon.  Earth Dragon is the dragon to turn to now, as so many people are ready to transition into a new time of nurturing the earth.  We are all aware of how awesome the powers of advancement in every field are, and how they can sometimes be too powerful or even get out of control.  So, this is the message from Guan Yin to the Earth Dragon, to slow down and be one with the Earth, nurture the Earth.  She is protecting the Earth Dragon now, after he has protected her for so long.  
This painting is already finished - come see it at my upcoming art shows!  Or check back here in a couple days to see if the goddess and dragon have appeared in blogland...
 

Thursday, August 20, 2009

August is the month of firsts

I had my first TV interview today!  A crew from MCTV, the local station for the Millbrae community, came over this afternoon.  They are doing a piece for the upcoming Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (Sep 5 & 6, 2009) and asked if they could show me in my "natural environment"(my backyard) doing what I do - painting dragons!  This time I was actually painting a phoenix, too.  ;)  
Stay tuned to find out when the premier broadcasting will take place!

I am really looking forward to the Millbrae A & W Fest because I've heard they have a huge asian community there and I hear there is going to be a dragon dance!  How perfect!  

Meanwhile, I'm off to Wine Country and Kayaking in Marin with Tyler and our homeboy Sergio for the next couple days.  I've been painting every day this week and I think I deserve some outdoor fun time now!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Season kicks off with San Rafael Wine and Food Festival


Welcome to my brand new blog!
Follow along my journey of art, music and life...

I am starting this blog just as my West Coast Art Shows kick off with the San Rafael Wine & Food Festival last Saturday (8/15/09).  The show was awesome - everything went so smoothly!                                                 new beginnings


The set-up, tear-down, and the whole day in general was so easy and fun, much thanks to Tyler.  We are proving to be a good team!  Phew! Good thing, cuz there's no turning back now!  :)  We are already talking about adding more shows to our schedule, 
so check my website calender occassionally.
                                                                                        
The festival was at the beautiful site of the Falkirk Mansion and we were surrounded by the best wine and food around.  I was especially happy to see FREY, my all time favorite winery, there.  Thanks guys for the Chardonney!
It was so fun to meet and talk with the festival goers as well as the vendors. Everyone is in a very good mood since they start sipping wine before noon!  
I am so so grateful for all the wonderful comments from those of you who appreciated my work.  Thank you so much to those who brought paintings home - the Water Dragon, the Wood Dragon, Gene the friendly business man, the Monkey friends, the Yacht Chef, and more!!!
And to the 3 party guys who postponed our take-down by like an hour because they were way too much fun!  :P

Monday, August 17, 2009