I was asked by Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, CA to paint 17 miniature (4x4) watercolors of noted San Diego landmarks. These paintings are to be presented as gifts to a visiting delegation from the school's sister school in China. I had previously done 10 small acrylic paintings for teachers and students from Hilltop High to take to China as gifts when they visited there last Spring.
2021
In February of 2021 I began showing my animal paintings at The Iron Pony in Ramona, CA where I now live. I’m showing both full sized paintings and numerous mini paintings in this delightful, rustic antique store.
2021 was a year of transition and confusion for many of us. I focused on painting for my own pleasure and spending intense time with my family. In 2022 I’m looking forward to exploring new painting techniques, some travel and getting back to spending time with family and old friends that I haven’t been able to see for the past two years. Lots of changes and new beginnings.
2020
As is the case for everyone, 2020 has been a year of change as we all venture into an unknown future. I have made the difficult decision to relocate back to Southern California to be closer to my mother, who will be 100 this August. We are fortunate that she has been able to remain in her own home and has remained safe. I have had to leave my beloved teaching position at Alchemia and I miss my students terribly. I haven’t yet decided whether I will seek out another teaching position but there’s plenty of time to find out what comes next.
I continue to work at my art but it means making new contacts and exploring new ideas. I am currently working on an oil portrait of my mother for her birthday and it’s renewing my interest in portrait painting. Also, I now live in the country and am surrounded by wonderful animals and beautiful scenery - very different from my home near the Wine Country. So many possibilities for paintings - we’ll see where it takes me. Be safe and be well.
Projects for 2019
Exhibits
Small Works Show, Gallery One, Petaluma showed “Minerve, France” Watercolor and “Ancient Courtyard” Watercolor - Sold
Ongoing display at Galley One, Petaluma “A Place in the Shade” Oil Painting and “Minerve in a Sea of Green” Watercolor
The Red Show, Gallery One, Petaluma Exhibited “The Carmel Mission” Watercolor
Projects for 2018
Albany Middle School Arts and Crafts Fair
Participated again in the Albany Middle School Arts and Crafts Fair with my mini animal paintings
Exhibit
Linda’s Red, Gallery One, Petaluma Exhibited “Petaluma Farm” Watercolor
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Butter and Egg Days, Gallery One, Petaluma; displayed three of my paintings of chickens in the window for the festival.
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Annual Fall Invitatational “Fall Colors” Gallery One, Petaluma Exhibited “Yosemite in the Fall” Watercolor - Sold
Projects for 2017
Albany Middle School Arts and Crafts Fair
Participated in the annual holiday arts and crafts fair with my animal paintings. Mini paintings were well received.
Exhibit
"Colors and Shapes of Winter," Gallery One. Petaluma, CA January 9 - February 23
First Snow
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“Dawn to Dusk” Marin County Watercolor Society, April 17 - June 1 Exhibited “Willamet Sunset”
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“Linda’s Red” Juried Exhibit, Gallery One, Petaluma Exhibited “Calistoga Survivor” Oil Painting
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“Food for Thought” Marin Watercolor Society Exhibit at Corte Madera Library. Exhibited “French Market”
News
I have accepted a teaching position with an art school for adults with special needs. I’m very excited about the opportunity to work with this creative group of people who inspire me every day.
Alchemia’s Mission Statement: Alchemia nurtures the creative expression of individuals with disabilities as a vehicle for personal growth and accomplishment.
Projects for 2016
Exhibit
"Art in the California Parks," Marin Watercolor Society, Rock Hill Gallery, Tiburon August 21 - October 5
Half Dome, Yosemite
Exhibit
"Art Around Town" Petaluma Valley Hospital, 400 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma August 10 - December 14
Special Exhibition
Art Works Downtown gallery and studios is celebrating their 20th anniversary. My gallery, which opened one year after the founding of the center, was located in the front of the Art Center. Artists who were members of the Art Center from its beginning were invited to submit a 12x12 painting to be displayed in a wall grid in the gallery. The pieces could relate to the Center or not as the artist saw fit, but all were for sale to benefit the Art Center. I chose to do an oil painting of my Gallery, as it looked at the time, with my gallery dog, Chelsea, in the front where she loved to hang out. The paintings were shown at the Anniversary Celebration called 20/20 Vision. September 24 - November 11.
The Gallery Dog
Watercolor Demonstration
Watercolor demonstration of barnyard animals at Hopscotch Gifts & Gallery, Glen Ellen. Sunday, October 2 Open House
Group Show
"Wings" Hopscotch Gifts & Gallery, Glenn Ellen. Group show featuring birds. Exhibited new mini paintings, now shown in my mini painting gallery. October 21 - November 16
Song of the South