Naro Theater Solarplate Etching

Across the street from the antique store in Norfolk where I've been spending some time painting is an old movie theater built in 1936. Very few of these old theaters have survived in the area. It's the place to go to see foreign, art, independent and classical  films. This is a  solarplate etching where I first drew it on glass and then exposed the drawing onto a photosensitive plate for the printing, using my etching press. 

Now when I look at it, I have nice memories of going to the theater!

A World of Butterflies

In Coconut Creek, Florida, there is the world's largest butterfly exhibit. When you see that many butterflies in one place, it is pretty magical. I just realized that there are people in my video. Ouch! I guess I was too mesmerized by the butterflies to see them at the time!

Butterflies are also outside in the gardens.

Manger a la gouache!

I saw these treats in France when I was there a few years ago. I'm always attracted to colorful objects, especially organic ones! I was looking through my photos for inspiration and then combined some things from a few of them. An artist's way, you know!

14" x 17"

People enjoying coffee pencil drawing :-)

I'm working on some drawings for a project I'm doing. 

I'm wondering if I need to change that umbrella. Hmm...

A little bit sassy at Mango Mangeaux Bistro

After going to an exhibit the other day in Hampton, Virgnia,  I went to this restaurant for lunch and came upon this sassy sign. It was fun to see a bit of French and the food was pretty good!

Painting at Ghent Antiques

Yesterday and today I was painting at an antique store and showing some of my work - like a pop-up show! It was fun to interact with the customers and get out of the studio for a bit. It's in a busy neighborhood called Ghent near my studio in Norfolk, Virginia so I saw lots of people coming and going. And strolling by! The store wants to have artists working in the store to make it more interesting for the customers. It seems like a very good idea and a good place for my etchings!

painting in the window

the left window from the outside