Comida y Arte | Art Exhibit April 25- 27

Comida y Arte, an Art + Culinary experience designed to feed the senses. Works of art created by AFTA supporting artists complimenting the theme of Comida y Arte will be on display and for sale. Chef Sandra Cordero's culinary delights will feature Cordero Negro sweets for the Opening Art Reception on Thursday, April 25 and a three course Spanish-themed meal centered on two types of paella during the restaurant pop-up April 26- 27.

Two of my paintings including "The Happy Little Lobster" are part of this appetizing exhibit. See you at the Opening Art Reception!

An intersection of art and food

April 25-27, 2013

The Wine Vault

929 S. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91204

Thursday April 25
Opening Art Reception
7:30 - 10p
$20 per person
includes complimentary drinks and Cordero Negro bites

April 26 - 27
Exhibition & Cordero Negro Pop-Up
6 - 10p
$40 per person

Make reservations and view the menu here

April 26 - 27
Daily Exhibition Hours:
11a - 4p
(exhibition is free and open to the public)

Can you see this painting on a wine label?

My painting "Kaleidoscope" has been chosen as one of the finalists in the Artiste facebook art label contest. The winning painting will be on the next Artiste wine label. Now the decision is a popularity contest on facebook. There are some wonderful works of art in the running but I hope you will lend me your support and vote for "Kaleidoscope." (I can totally see this painting on a wine label!) Please click here to cast your vote for "Kaleidoscope." Voting is open now through March 4th. Thanks for taking the time to vote and spread the word!

A Nod to Nouveau and Deco Design

January 26 - March 16, 2013

A Nod to Nouveau and Deco Design 

The Green Table

Opening Reception:
Saturday January 26th 6-10 pm

La Galeria Gitana       (818) 898-7708

120 N. Maclay Avenue, Suite E, San Fernando, CA 91349

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday noon - 6pm

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I am happy to have four of my paintings including in the upcoming show at La Galeria Gitana. 

Mary Kay Wilson 2013 Art Calendar

Mary Kay Wilson 2013 Art Calendar by MaryKayWilson
Available at Zazzle.com 

Purple Flower Completed

I'm a little late on updating the progress of this painting... okay, my blogging in general has sucked recently. But at long last here is the finished painting. As I stated in the last post about this painting, I wasn’t  happy with some of the background color and the acrylic in that area was beginning to feel a little heavy to me. So I used Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground, to cover the area on the right hand side of the painting. I am happy with the way the ground accepted fresh watercolor paint. I have since used the watercolor ground in other situations in other paintings and I can recommend it highly. It definitely made a difference in the outcome of this painting.

Special Event: An Evening with John Paul Thornton

"Golden Leaves"

Saturday, May 19th 7-9 pm artist John Paul Thornton will be giving a presentation at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando on the Eastern Aesthetic and Asian Influence in Art, the theme of the current exhibit. This will be about a 40 minute art talk. Then John Paul will do an art walk around the gallery with the attendees in tow and talk about one piece of artwork from each exhibiting artist putting it into a particular aesthetic context. Seating is limited and admission is $5, so call (818) 898-7708 or email the gallery to reserve seats for the presentation. I have five paintings (including "Golden Leaves") in the exhibit which is up through June 15, 2012.

The Eastern Aesthetic: Asian Influence in Art

Upcoming exhibit at LA GALERIA GITANA April 14 to June 15, 2012. 

Opening Reception: Saturday April 14th 6-10 pm

La Galeria Gitana

120 N. Maclay Avenue, Suite E

San Fernando, CA 91349

(818) 898-7708

Gallery Hours

Tuesday - Saturday noon - 6pm