Archive for the ‘Oil Paintings’ Category

Back from Marfa.

Monday, February 18th, 2008

After a week I have returned from my trip to Texas.  I had a show at Galleri Urbane located in the West Texas town of Marfa (See previous post for more info on Marfa).   I have many things to write about including more about Marfa, Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Preserve, Silver City (NM), Fort Davis, javalina, deer, drug smuggling, Shafter (Texas),  but since I just arrived home I will start off with a little bit about my show. 

It was great to see my pieces all up at once.  At my house there isn’t enough room to put them all up.  I liked the way the colors played off of each other.  Ree Willaford, the gallery owner, was able to sell 4 of the pieces before the show even opened, meaning that once again the Zuill (this is my last name) family will eat. Hurray!!!!

The opening went great.  There were tons of people.   Also, two very nice families loaned us their vacation homes for our stay which really helped us out. 

I would also like to thank my friend Cecilia for letting us stay at her home in Silver City, New Mexico.  I will talk about her more in a later blog.

My poster in the window!

(more…)

Farewell to my Children

Friday, February 1st, 2008

Well, it’s time to say farewell to my Children, ie my artwork.   20 oil paintings have left my studio and are heading to Galleri Urbane in Marfa, Tx.  Now it’s time for, at the very least, a day or two of relaxation. 

If you wish to see artwork for my upcoming show, click the category “oil paintings”.

Fierce

(more…)

Frosting

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Here is another new work for my show in Texas.  I call it Frosting because it’s all about what is on the outside.

Frosting

Upcoming show in Marfa, TX… But wait, what and where is Marfa?

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Goddess of Artificle Flavoring
1. Where in Texas is Marfa?    

Marfa is in west Texas, ranch country.   Marfa is 194.68 miles Southeast of El Paso, TX and about 600 miles West of Houston..

2. Is Marfa a large town?     

No, the population is around 2,200.

3.  Well, it must have a large town near it?

(more…)

Sophie

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Here is another piece for my upcoming show in Marfa, Texas at Galleri Urbane.  This piece is a portrait of a little girl at my best friends daycare.  I just love this little girl.  Her name is Sophie.  She is always a bit shy when I first arrive at the daycare, so she won’t say “hi”, but will bring me articles of clothing.  She also likes to make little marks on the patio with chaulk, then she does a couple little jumps.  This is her version of hopscotch, which she sees the older girls doing.

 Sophie

Feel like going native?

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

Tribal Girl

I am having real fun with this batch of oil paintings.  I love the contrast of little white girls wearing New Guinea tribal headdress and face paint.Tribal GirlTribal GirlTribal Girl  This reminds me a lot of myself when I was a little girl.