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Think Small. Think Treasures.

11/13/2019

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St. Paul's and the north bank of the Thames. 4 x 10, framed in grey wood. $175.00
I recently completed a series of 24 mini landscapes, 21 of which are from our recent travels through England and Europe. (The other 3 are of Bear Lake and Mt. Timpanogos from the Ridge Trail.) This series of 4" x 10" paintings was a major departure from the commission I completed a couple of weeks earlier, which was a whopping 53" x 34". (Look for more on that in a future post.) Together, they comprise #16-35 of my Europe series.

I have loved creating these small panoramas, which capture the very essence of the landscape in their long, narrow format. I was often working on 4-6 at a time, as you can see in these photos: 
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With each painting I was amazed at how much of the experience a small image—barely more than a sliver—could convey. You have to see it to believe it. There is truly something for everyone: Bright, vivid florals, detailed line work, simple studies of a lavender horizon, the muted tones of the London skyline, rugged stone ruins and fresh herbs, lakes, rivers, bridges, buses, taxis, and figures. All are designed to give the viewer a taste of the landscapes I love, both here and across the ocean.

Art Access, a gallery I've grown very fond of, is exhibiting all 24 paintings in its "Small Treasures" holiday show, opening Thursday evening with a VIP reception. This show allows collectors to purchase and walk away with their small treasures, so I can't guarantee my paintings will be there when the show closes, on December 15. But I can guarantee they'll be there when it opens! 

​Don't miss this opportunity to see — and snag — one of these little gems...small enough to fit in the tiniest corner of your home or office, with an equally small price tag. (The smallest is a 3 x 3 original, unframed, for just $40!). They also make perfect gifts!
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Richmond Dock on the Thames, 4 x 10, unframed, $130. 
Art Access
230 South, 500 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
​801-328-0703

VIP Opening Reception Nov. 14, 5-7pm
​Gallery Stroll Reception Nov. 15, 6-9pm
Regular Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri 11-4
Saturday holiday openings: Nov 23, 30 and December 7
(I will be demonstrating my process for creating these small landscapes in watercolor on November 30th at 1:00 pm.)

#watercolor #original #100DaysinEurope #artaccess #London #StPaul's #Thames #Richmond 
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    I am an artist and art instructor working in water media. Just knowing I can watch colors run together makes it worth getting out of bed every morning! Helping students capture the same excitement is equally rewarding.

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