Open Studio Tour on KEPR

Jordan Steele of local television station, KEPR, stopped at 3 of the artist's studios today to give the public a view of the concept of Open Studio Tour. Actually he had come out a week ago and taped all 3 segments, but it's fun to follow along as though you are traveling with him. My studio at 17 N Auburn in downtown Kennewick was the first stop. I relayed to the public, a bit of history and information about this 6th tour we've put on. The camera lady was able to capture my bird-nest oil painting in process. Check it out!!

Dennis Brunson was the second stop. Jordan was thrilled to see the clay pot come to life as Dennis worked it on the potter's wheel. Jordan admitted he had only seen it done in the movie, "Ghost". Dennis plans to demo this aspect of his process during the tour.

Last stop was Linda Andrew's glass studio. Jordan was enomored with the fact that she creates such beautiful and dynamic glass vessels with tiny strings of glass called "stringers". He also highlighted that Linda is an international artist. How fortunate the Tri-city area is to have such a high caliber artist in it's midst.

Hope you enjoy the video and if you are in our neck of the woods, please come on out to visit the 14 artists in 11 different studios scattered around the Tri-City area. The tour runs this weekend, November 14 and 15 (Saturday and Sunday) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See you soon!!

"Birth"

The language of this painting speaks from my heart. I love it's ethereal quality and the sense of movement. I recently read that sunflowers and nests have a sense of commonality, in that they represent a mandala motif. Perhaps that is my connection to the two of them. Mandala is a pattern that allows one to go inside to nurture and to recharge. I was striving for a way to combine a realistic subject matter in a semi abstracted manner. Tell me what you think.

20x24

Oil on Canvas

-SOLD-

Butterfly and Coneflower

Not an idle moment in the studio. One afternoon, a simple white sketch on black paper was transformed into full color using colored pencils. This delightful creation was the result.

9x11, framed under glass

Colored pencil on paper

Enigma

I had a wonderful opportunity a few months back to paint with my friend, Kasia, and try out her new Vasari paints. This fun colorful abstract was the result of that meeting. Shortly thereafter, I ordered a set of these luscious hand-made paints out of New York. I am in love with their buttery quality, saturation and open time. Very nice addition to my pallette.

8x10

Canvas on gatorboard

SOLD

May 2009 Art Walk

Advertising our first official artwalk of the summer, the nesting painting was used in the promotional materials. (Ad created by Sarah Nelson Design ... my neighbors). First Thursday Artwalk is held the first Thursday evening of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. I plan to be open for each of these events.

Video Post from I-Drink-Your-Wine.com

This video was created by Dan McCool of idrinkyourwine.com. He has developed a creative marketing venture where he comes to your location to discuss the subject of your choice. At the closing of the "discussion," a glass of wine is shared. Living in a area rich with vineyards, this seems like a good fit. Here we focused on the start-up of my new Laura Gable Studio space ... where I am offering painting lessons, and a showcase of my art. Stop by when you are in the neighborhood (17 N Auburn - Kennewick WA 99336).

Oh and the pertinence of placing this video on my WIP blog, is that you get to see me working on this nesting piece in it's earliest stages. Also see me trying to talk in a lucid fashion while painting.... a challenge, indeed.

"Birth" 2nd post

Yes it's nearing completion..removed the swirl in the upper right--it was competing with the nest shape...tweaked the lower left corner to feels more grounded and organic. May need to break up the large expanse of middle value on the right side with more light values.

"Birth" 1st post

Earlier progress wasn't recorded on this one ... sorry. Let's call this starting point (even though I'm almost finished with it). It's the third painting in my nesting series. Painted in oils with a semi-ethereal presence ... I like the progress.

Aubergine

Fresh from the garden

tilled with love, tended with care,

you found me there...

growing among the tendrils of tomato vines,

my deep violet tones

balanced the musky, husky greens

and umbers of late summer.

6"x6"

oil on board

$125

Adoring Friends

The pomegranate and the gourd

whisper in conspiratorial tones,

sharing secrets and quiet confidences,

as the cerulean blue of twilight 

gently blankets the scene.

6"x6"

oil on board

$125

Purple Pika

The hare, attentive and alert,

displayed in gold and aubergine,

casting shadows of indigo blue,

evokes serenity and well being.

6"x6"

oil on board

SOLD

unknown poem

How much of the journey do we control

and how much controls us?

Are we the weavers of our own web

or are we woven into the quilt of the

Reality we live in?

Poetry by Rumi

(no art today ... just a lovely poem)

Out beyond ideas of 

wrong doing and right doing,

There is a field,

I'll meet you there.

When the soul lies down

in that grass,

the world is too full

to talk about.

Ideas, language, even

the phrase 'each other'

doesn't make sense

Grasping

Inspired by a Michelangelo sculpture, this painting expresses the earnestness of the soul as it reaches towards the light of the Divine. In my view, grapes represent abundance...and so life's cup overflows. The hand portrays contrasting gentleness and strength. I feel hands are expressive of one's emotions. 

Watercolor

13x20

$600

(please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this painting. 509.308.0666)