American West; Its People, Its History, and Its Landscapes: May 14, 2016

American West; Its People, Its History, and Its Landscapes: May 14, 2016

    

"Exploding Pine" original oil painting 

Artwork © Mary Kay Wilson

Opening Reception

Saturday, May 14, 2016
6 - 9:30 pm

American West Art Exhibit
May 14 - July 8, 2016

La Galeria Gitana
120 N. Maclay, Suite E
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7708

Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday noon - 6pm

marykaywilsonart.com

Exhibiting at Dorothy's Boutique

Happy to have my art @ Dorothy's Boutique in Pasadena! 

Grand Opening:
Sunday October 11, 2015 noon to 4pm. 

The Huntington 15” x 15”

In addition to art, Dorothy's has an eclectic collection of treasures. "Some items are new and others have a story to tell!" Hope to see you there. 

2057 N. Los Robles Suite 11, Pasadena 91104

Regular hours: 
Tues - Fri noon to 6pm
Sat 11am to 7pm
Sun 11am to 3pm

A Matter of Taste Art Exhibit: April 11, 2015

"Bob" original oil painting 

Artwork © Mary Kay Wilson

Opening Reception

Saturday, April 11, 2015
6 - 10pm

A Matter of Taste Art Exhibit
April 11 - June 12, 2015

La Galeria Gitana
120 N. Maclay, Suite E
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7708

Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday noon - 6pm

marykaywilsonart.com

Contemporary Masters, Artistic Eden IV Exhibit

"Rose Parade" original watercolor painting 

Artwork © Mary Kay Wilson

Contemporary Masters, Artistic Eden IV Exhibit

Pasadena Museum of History

October 1, 2014 – January 11, 2015

Join me at ArtNight Pasadena

Friday October 10, 2014 from 6 - 10pm

470 West Walnut Street

Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 577- 1660

Museum Hours:

Wednesday – Sunday Noon - 5pm

I am thrilled that my painting "Rose Parade" is included in this group exhibit celebrating cities and towns of Southern California's picturesque San Gabriel Valley. Actually being at the parade on New Year's Day 2011 was a fabulous experience and I hope my painting captures some of the color, energy and excitement of the day. 

ArtNight Pasadena on Friday October 10, 2014 from 6 - 10pm is a great time to see the exhibit. Admission to the museum will be free that night. There will be live music and the Crepe’n Around food truck will be there. Take the opportunity to also visit other Pasadena prominent arts and cultural institutions that are participating in ArtNight Pasadena. Free shuttle buses link all venues, all night long. Park at one site, tour the others via shuttle!

"The Heart of Watts"

I finally made it to the Watt's Towers! The amazing creation of one man, Sam Rodia over the span of 33 years in the community of Watts in Los Angeles. The Towers consist of 17 interconnected sculptural structures embedded with pieces of porcelain, tile, and glass. Truly awesome. "The Heart of Watts" is my impression of one small part of Rodia's masterpiece. I was inspired to paint "The Heart of Watts" to share this unique and wonderful mosaic sculpture... but of all the elements of the towers that I could have chosen for my composition, I picked the heart... and that's about me and where my head is and my heart. I blame it on all the Kundalini yoga heart opening exercises I've been doing. 

Greeting cards of my watercolor painting of the sign are available on zazzle.com.

"The Heart of Watts" Greeting Card by MaryKayWilson

"Places I've Been" aka Blue Heaven

A few years back I discovered Blue Heaven, off the beaten path in Key West, Florida. We dined outside as chickens wandered underfoot. The food was wonderful, the best meal of the entire trip. Greeting cards of my watercolor painting of the sign are available on zazzle.com.

Places I've Been Cards by MaryKayWilson

March 1 – May 11, 2014: Spring Obsession

Art Exhibit at Ironstone Vineyards

Opening Food & Wine Pairing Gala:
Saturday March 1, 2014 from 4 - 6pm

Making Arrangements © Mary Kay Wilson

Ironstone Vineyards
1894 Six Mile Road
Murphys, CA 95247
(209) 728-1251

Hours:
Monday – Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday – Sunday 10am - 5pm

2014 Art Calendar

2014 M K Wilson Art Calendar by MaryKayWilson

The 2014 art calendar features my original artwork, including my newest painting,
Heart of Watts.

Two Exhibits in San Fernando

TWO places to see my art (& me)

In a Solo Exhibit at the Library Bistro

and
My painting "River Rocks" is in the

Glorious California: The Lay of Its Land exhibit at

La Galeria Gitana 

Glorious California Opening Reception:

Saturday November 2nd 6-10 pm

November 2 - December 21, 2013

Glorious California: The Lay of Its Land

Opening Reception:

Saturday November 2nd 6-10 pm

La Galeria Gitana

120 N. Maclay Avenue, Suite E

San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 898-7708

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday noon - 6pm

September 28 - January 2014

Solo Exhibit

Library Bistro

227 N. Maclay Avenue

San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 361-4748

Bistro Hours:

Monday - Friday 11am - 8pm

Saturday 8am - 8pm

Sunday 8am - 3pm

While there isn’t a reception for this show, the Library Bistro has a wonderful menu, stop by enjoy the art and have a bite!

Four Paintings in Two Exhibits

Two of my watercolor paintings are currently in the Women Painters West Exhibit: on view in the lobby of Encino Terrace Center through July 19, 2013.

Encino Terrace Center
15821 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91436

After the Rain

The Gate

I also have two pieces in Comida y Arte, the exhibition was extended through July 31st and may be viewed by appointment by contacting info@artfromtheashes.com. Or even better, see the artwork while dining at Chef Gary Menes's outstanding pop-up restaurant, Le Comptoir, Thursday through Saturday at the Wine Vault. Reservations can be made at www.lecomptoirla.com.

The Wine Vault

929 S. Brand Blvd. 

Glendale, CA 91204

The Happy Little Lobster

Three Apples

My Mission Statement on Buses & Rail Cars Throughout Los Angeles

I will be signing my Metro ‘San Fernando’ poster

at the San Fernando Public Library next Tuesday, June 11th.

 

Stop by to get your free signed copy of my Metro poster:

Tuesday, June 11 at 10:30 AM

San Fernando Public Library

217 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340

A small section of the San Fernando Mission garden inspired me to paint My Mission Statement, the painting selected for the San Fernando Metro poster. The scene includes tiled roofs, exposed wood beams and an adobe wall, all typical architectural elements of Southern California. The archway, the main focus both visually and symbolically, invites the viewer to step through and explore.

The poster is currently on display on Metro buses and rail cars traveling throughout Los Angeles County.

I hope to see you in San Fernando!

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

marykaywilsonart.com

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

Mary Kay Wilson 2012 Art Calendar Available

Mary Kay Wilson 2012 Art Calendar by MaryKayWilson
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"Rural Remnants of the San Fernando Valley" at La Galeria Gitana 11-19-11 through 12-24-11

"Matilija Poppy" 16" x 20" Watercolor & Acrylic on paper mounted on canvas

I am happy to be included in another show at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando:

La Galeria Gitana

120 N. Maclay Avenue Ste. E

San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 898-7708

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday noon to 6 pm

The opening is next Saturday 11-19-11 from 6-10 pm.

Three of my paintings are in this exhibit, including Matilija Poppy. The director of the gallery, Karen Nichols, thought of me for this exhibit because of my painting "After the Rain" a watercolor of the orange tree in my backyard. As I contemplated other possible paintings that might fit the "Rural Remnants of the San Fernando Valley" theme of the show I asked friends and family "What could I paint that represents the rural San Fernando Valley? And it has to be something that I would paint..." I don't paint tractors or trucks... at least I haven't felt the need to do so yet. This was kind of a test, and only a few brave souls were willing to play with me. Brian suggested the Matilija Poppy, a native of the area. It was the perfect suggestion. I had an abundance of photographs of the poppies that I drove by daily each spring for the last few years. They spring up from nowhere and simply take over. They demand attention. I have wanted to paint them for awhile. I liked this particular composition with the chain link fence because it felt like a "rural remnant".