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

"Gaze" at The Happening Gallery through October 9th

Mary Kay's wall @ The Happening Gallery in Marina del Rey 

Visit Bob and friends through October 9th

Felix is my newest painting... I will post the process of his creation soon!

Press about the show in The Argonaut Newspaper, September 22, 2011

I'm in Savannah!

Place's I've Been

Limited edition archival quality giclée prints of my original paintings are available at Anderson Furniture and Design in Savannah, GA. Stop by if you are in the neighborhood.

Anderson Furniture & Design

5975 Ogechee Rd.
Suite 800
Saltgrass Plaza (Across from Wal-Mart)
Savannah, GA, 31419

More Bob | Completed

Here is the finished painting. He does make me smile. Archival quality prints of "More Bob" are available at Zazzle.

More Bob | Stage Nine

Now he is looking more like Bob.

More Bob | Stage Eight

Blond surfer Bob? He won't stay this way, but it is an interesting look for Bob. And don't the eyes make a difference? The finished painting can be seen at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando through March 20, 2010. Gallery hours are Tues. - Sat. from noon to 6:00pm.

More Bob | Stage Seven

More red & white checks! And don't the eyebrows make a big difference?
The finished painting can be seen at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando, CA through March 20, 2010.

More Bob | Stage Six

Mainly focusing on developing the background. The finished painting can be seen at La Galeria Gitana through March 20, 2010.

More Bob | Stage Five

The finished painting can be seen at La Galeria Gitana through March 20, 2010.

More Bob | Stage Four

Developing Bob's surroundings. The finished painting can be seen at La Galeria Gitana through March 20, 2010.

More Bob | Stage Three

Building up washes. Working on separating Bob from his environment. The finished painting can be seen at La Galeria Gitana through March 20, 2010.

More Bob | Stage Two

Putting down light washes, mainly yellow, orange and red. The finished painting can be seen at La Galeria Gitana through March 2o, 2010.

More Bob | Stage One

When I was figuring out the composition for my previous Bob painting I was equally attracted to the sign with the neon letters and the statue of Bob. After finishing the painting I knew I needed more Bob. I love his red and white checks, they remind me of my college days painting Purina Dog Chow bags. Bob makes me smile, he looks so happy offering us that giant hamburger. But the longer I look, the more I become aware of the price paid by eating all those hamburgers.

The finished painting can be seen at La Galeria Gitana through March 2o, 2010.

Bob: Completed

What can I say? I do love Bob. I love his red and white checkered overalls. I love the hair and his smile. I have fond memories of eating at Bob's as a child, especially the chocolate milkshakes. I remember when my family moved to Texas how happy we were to discover that the Big Boy was there too, even if his name was Kip. I love him so much I know I have to paint him again.

Painting Bob: Stage Twelve

I have painted the sky blue and used watercolor tape to mask the straight edges on the sign.

Painting Bob: Stage Eleven

Starting to add small areas of stronger color on Bob.

Painting Bob: Stage Ten

Building up the layers on Bob.

Painting Bob: Stage Nine

At last I am beginning to paint Bob.

Painting Bob: Stage Eight

More layers on the posts holding the sign up and the outer edge of the sign.

Painting Bob: Stage Seven

With the letters finished and the frisket removed, I have started working on the rest of the sign. Even though I haven’t begun to paint Bob yet, he is now becoming an important element.