Springtime

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I love spring!  I’ve been painting with spring in mind.  I just dropped off a series of new work to Studio 7 Fine Art in Pleasanton, Ca last week and they already sold one of the new vineyard paintings.   I will be exhibiting in their May exhibit titled “Florals and the Feminine Figure” opening May 6.    Be sure to stop by this lovely gallery.

Also continuing through May is a group show of Northern California Landscapes including “moi” at Robert Allen Fine Art in Sausalito, CA.  If you are in the Bay Area this is a beautiful gallery to visit.   Robert has been in the San Francisco gallery business for decades and opened this gorgeous space several years ago.   I am always blown away when I see how aesthetically engaging his exhibitions are presented.    That and his warm and inviting personality make for a positive experience for the gallery browser or serious collector.

Meanwhile, back in the studio, I’ve been continuing with my abstract drawings.   These are wonderful meditations for me to produce and I enjoy the back and forth between the two series and the way they relate to each other.

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APRIL SHOWS

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"Wine Country Afternoon"

Opening on April 7 at Robert Allen Fine Art in Sausalito, California,  is “Northern California Landscapes” consisting of paintings from yours truly and a handful of other regional greats.   Robert Allen has created a beautiful setting in which to showcase his artists and it is definitely worth the visit.

Continuing at Studio 7 Fine Arts in Pleasanton, a series of recent landscapes can be found.   If you are in the Tri Valley Area, this gallery is a must see having one of the largest exhibition spaces in the Bay Area.

Be sure to check the Upcoming Events Section for where to find me in the months to come.

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Abstractions

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For many years I have been going back and forth between my representational work and a more line centered, free flowing series of drawings.    Returning to this work for me is like returning to my roots in drawing.    These are about process, discovery and redefining nature as perceived on the page.    I’ve had my head, heart and hands in these for the past month or two and wanted to finally start sharing them more universally.    The full series can be found under the Title of “Abstractions” on the right side panel.

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I will be exhibiting in a group show titled “Seasonal Landscapes” at Robert Allen Fine Art, from December 2 – January 20.   Among other pieces I will be showing “November Rain.”   It seems this time of year I am especially drawn to the  brilliant colors of autumn and the vineyards of northern California are a spectacular vision to be inspired by.   I spent the weekend in the wine country, from Napa Valley to Alexander Valley on a glorious cloudy yet shimmering light filled day following a strong thunderstorm and I took pictures to work from that I cannot wait to execute.   It was a bit like heaven driving through these scarlet and ochre laden hillsides and fields.   The light was at times brilliant and then suddenly cool and dark.   Days like that are so few and far between.   For an artist it was the holy grail!   Can’t wait to get back to the studio now.

November Rain
“November Rain”
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Fundraiser in Eugene Oregon

"Awakening"  21x27"  Giclee Print  - 2010 Eugene Symphony B&B Christmas Tour Raffle Prize

"Awakening" 21x27" Giclee Print - 2010 Eugene Symphony B&B Christmas Tour Raffle Prize

December 4 and 5 I am participating in a fundraising event benefitting the Eugene Symphony in Oregon.    The occasion is the Eugene Symphony Guild’s annual Christmas B&B tour.   Marilyn Agusta at Augusta House B&B is hosting me and my work will be displayed throughout her inn for the duration of the tour.   Additionally I am donating a large framed print to the fundraiser and visitors will have an opportunity to purchase a chance to win this prize valued at over $800.   If you are in the area and would like to attend the tour and have an opportunity to see my work in this beautiful setting, information can be found on the Eugene Symphony Guild website.  All works will available for purchase.

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Studio 7 Fine Arts

I’ve been very busy lately.   I just returned from the Bay Area where I have now established representation with a great gallery in Pleasanton.   Studio 7 Fine Arts has been in existence for over 2 decades and has recently been purchased by  local businessman and art lover Dirk Christiansen.  Art Director Jan Mahood is a top notch skilled curator and gallery director with many years of experience to bring to the gallery.   I am so pleased to have been asked to show my work there and hope my Bay Area collectors and friends get a chance to visit the space soon.   In addition to 2 dimensional art they carry a broad range of jewerly, sculpture and mixed media as well as providing a full selection of designer framing services.  I have a selection of pastels in their inventory now including this large vineyard painting “Autumn Blaze.”

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"Autumn Blaze" Pastel 27"x40"

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Victoria Ryan