Solo Show: "Illuminating Perspectives"

"Golden Breezes", 24 x 24, Oil

Happy New Year!  It has been awhile since I have updated my blog!  The year's end brought lots of activity and not enough time to update this space.  I am writing to let you know about my current solo show and I hope you can stop by...

"Illuminating Perspectives",

Features twenty-two abstract landscape oil paintings of colorful and luminous warmth.  

Show Dates:  January 13- February 19, 2011

The Art Gallery of Potomac,
10107 River Road,
Potomac, MD    
Thurs - Sun 12-4

I am excited to let you know this painting is featured on the inside cover of GalleriesMagazine. (www.galleriesmagazine.com)  This magazine features galleries in the mid Atlantic area and the current show schedule.
More exciting shows coming up, stay tuned...visit my website at www.MarthaSpak.com to see more new works...

Arts Club of Washington

Please join me!  I am excited to share with you my upcoming exhibition "Art with a Story" October 6-30, 2010 at the Arts Club of Washington.  My work was juried for a solo show almost two years ago and it is finally here!

I have seventeen new pieces to share with you.  They will be on display in the Monroe Gallery daily.  There is also an artist's reception October 8 from 6:30-9PM.  It is a beautiful venue and I hope to see you there!

Summer Invitation and Update 2010

It has been a long time!   I am posting this along with an invitation to join me at the Rehoboth Outdoor Arts Festival, Rehoboth Beach, DE  August 7-8 and 14-15, 10-5 (all days).  I will have recent paintings and my newest favorite, "Carousel Dreams" (oil, 20" x 24").  It is a great time to be at the beach--hope you can make it!

 

 

 

Quote:  Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.  (Monet)
When I find the right color, it is all consuming! (M.Spak)

Summer Update

Just got back from the Rehoboth Art League Outdoor Arts Festival. It was my first year to get juried in and participate in this two day annual event. It was great--there were 120 other artists, great weather and fun visitors. Truly a great experience and I look forward to doing it next year.

Also, good news from MFA yesterday. I got juried into the Summer Landscape show which runs August 19 - September 13. The artist reception is this Sunday from 3-5pm. If you're interested in coming, let me know and I will give you the address. I'll be there.

I saw this sheep at a workshop I attended this spring. I was inspired and painted him last week--he has kind eyes!

Quote of the Day: True art takes note not merely of form but also of what lies behind. Gandi

Think Spring! Gordon's Pond

I am ready for spring! This painting was started on site near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and finished in my studio. Although I did it last fall, the colors just make me think of warmth and freshness. I hope you have a wonderful week--think spring! (8 x 10) View others at my website: www.MarthaSpak.com

A Chesapeake View

This painting is called "Chesapeake View" (24 x 36). I started it on site and finished it in the studio. I like the way it turned out with rich color of the season.
Quote: The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery. ~ Francis Bacon

Still Life - Celedon Vase with Golden Apples

I love this vase and use it in set ups often. I tried

to capture a mood with this soothing color.

Quote: As you happen to see, it will happen to be. -

Yes, It Can Happen